“Rise & Shiners Club” - The Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg, invites you to join them every Thursday and Friday morning from 9 – 11 am for the “Rise & Shiners Club.” If you live in Saltsburg, and are on your way to the post office, stop by for a quick cup of coffee, toast, or anything else available that morning! Catch up on the latest ‘gossip’ or news, or if you saw something in the news that ‘really’ bugs you, or makes you laugh, stop by and share it with us! WE want to hear from you and hope you’ll stop by for coffee and a quick ‘howdy.’ NO reservation is needed but we promise to keep a seat open just for you! Don’t miss a moment of fun!

Times:

9:00AM - 11:00AM

Stocking Stuffer Antiques & Fine Craft Sale

Dates:

Friday, December 02, 2016 - Sunday, December 04, 2016

Title:

Stocking Stuffer Antiques & Fine Craft Sale

Description:

The Stocking Stuffer sale features the hand-crafted work of local artisans and fine antiques by local dealers creating a unique indoor showcase featuring over 50 vendors. Gift items for sale include: Fresh holiday arrangements, ceramics, fine paper arts, pewter, china and glassware, antiques and vintage collectibles, hand-made figurines, linens, photography, jewelry and more! The Historical Society’s museum store also features books on local history and historic map reproductions.
The Stocking Stuffer is CCHS’s largest fundraiser, so whether shopping for gifts for family and friends or something beautiful for yourself, the proceeds of your purchase benefit the preservation and programming efforts of the Historical Society.
Friday - Sunday, December 2 – 4
Admission $5.00
The Centre Furnace Mansion is located at 1001 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Parking is available in the lower lawn along College Avenue, as well as in the Mansion parking lot off of Porter Road. For more information, please call (814) 234-4779.

THE CHRISTMAS CHORALE, a 27-voice choir comprised of singers representing seven congregations in the Johnstown area, presents “Hark THE HERALD,” a collection of contemporary Christian songs and traditional carols woven together to tell the story afresh of the birth of Jesus Christ. All are invited to sing and celebrate on Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 P.M. at Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. For more information, please call 814-266-3999.

Times:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

The First Step of Starting a Business

Dates:

Tuesday, December 06, 2016

Title:

The First Step of Starting a Business

Description:

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.

The Armagh Social Center, held at the Armagh Fire Hall, will hold a Medicare Open Enrollment Event from 10 am until 2 pm on Tues, Dec. 6th. APPRISE Counselor, Lisa Gazda, will be on hand to answer questions, and help guide you through the maze of which insurance plan may be the best for you. APPRISE is a free, public program of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. We are here to give balanced advice. We do not sell or endorse any one insurance plan over another. And, if you have any problems with your plan, we can help you get them resolved. No appointment is necessary. If you would like to make a meal reservation for that day so you can stay and have lunch, call Aging Services, Inc. at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.

Times:

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Peral Harbor Day

Dates:

Wednesday, December 07, 2016

Title:

Peral Harbor Day

Description:

December 07 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tribute
Seventy- five years ago on December 7th, the US Pacific Fleet at Hawaii was attacked by aircraft from the Imperial Japanese Navy. America was at war. The tribute is held beneath the guns of the battleship USS PENNSYLVANIA which was a witness to that attack.12:45 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, 51 Boal Ave 16827

The signing tour for the new book, THE GLORY OF GABLE'S, will have its grand finale this Saturday, December 10th, with two big stops in Altoona.
Author Robert Jeschonek and his team of Gable's Greats - employees and notables featured in the book - will appear at Bradley's Discount Books in the Logan Valley Mall on Saturday from Noon to 2pm.
After that, Robert and the Greats - including special guest Jamie Powers, son of former Gable's president Robert Powers - will sign books at Baker Mansion from 5-9pm. This second signing, part of the Heritage Holidays Tours sponsored by the Blair County Historical Society, will be the last scheduled Altoona area signing before Christmas.
The book, a complete historyof the Gable’s department store, features over 300 pages and 600 photos. It includes information and images from local historical archives, plus eyewitness oral histories from employees, shoppers, and members of the Gable family.
THE GLORY OF GABLE’S is on sale at Barnes and Noble in Logan Town Centre, Chris’ Hallmark on Pleasant Valley Boulevard, and Bradley’s Discount Books. The book can also be ordered from any brick-and-mortar or online bookseller, as well as the publisher’s website at www.piepresspublishing.com.
For the latest news on this book, check the Long Live Gable’s page on Facebook.

Times:

12:00PM - 9:00PM

All You Can Eat Breakfast benefit Toys4Tot

Dates:

Sunday, December 11, 2016

Title:

All You Can Eat Breakfast benefit Toys4Tot

Description:

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus is having an “All You Can Eat Breakfast” to benefit Toys for Tots on Sunday, December 11. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 until noon at the Bellefonte Knights of Columbus Hall on Stony Batter. Anyone bringing in an new unwrapped toy will be admitted FREE. For those who wish to pay for their meal (all proceeds will be donated to the Toys For Tots Program), adult meals will be priced at $8.00, meals for children under the age of twelve years will cost $4.00, and little diners under the age of seven years may eat for free. For further information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/718733501607863 Gather up your family and friends and come out to enjoy a great breakfast while supporting Toys for Tots!!!

THE CHRISTMAS CHORALE, a 27-voice choir comprised of singers representing seven congregations in the Johnstown area, presents “Hark THE HERALD,” a collection of contemporary Christian songs and traditional carols woven together to tell the story afresh of the birth of Jesus Christ. All are invited to sing and celebrate on Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 P.M. at Westmont Baptist Church. For more information, please call 814-266-3999.

Times:

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Fun with FIMO & Ellen

Dates:

Monday, December 12, 2016

Title:

Fun with FIMO & Ellen

Description:

The Indiana Social Center, 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, will enjoy another fun class using FIMO clay.
Instructor Ellen Chinn will guide you, and show you how to create your very own masterpiece! If you want to learn something new, plan to join us on Monday, Dec. 12th at 10 am. For information on the class, call (724) 465-2697.

Times:

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Feed It Forward

Dates:

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Title:

Feed It Forward

Description:

In the spirit of giving, Altoona restaurants have partnered with the Mountain Lion BackPack Program in the 1st Annual Feed It Forward Campaign on December 14th, 2016.
Participating Restaurants:
Al's Tavern - $3 per sales ticket
Best Way Pizza in Greenwood - 5% of sales
Chewy's Pizza - 10% of sales
Chili's - 10% of sales
Denny's - 10% of sales from 4-10pm
Knickerbocker - portion of sales
Nicoletta's Family Restaurant - 10% of sales
Primanti Bros. - portion of sales
Taco-the-town - $3 from every Eat a Bowl
Tavern 27 - 10% of sales
Tim's Cafe - $3 per sales ticket
US Hotel Tavern - portion of sales
Mountain Lion BackPacks provides food over the weekend to Altoona Elementary school children who may not otherwise be able to eat during those two days. It costs roughly $3 to feed a child for a weekend, and $100 for a school year's worth of weekends. By nourishing their bodies, we are fueling their minds so they may return to school Monday morning prepared to learn, free from the distraction of hunger.
Donations to the program are always needed and very much appreciated. Donations can be made online through the 'Donate' button on their Facebook page (Facebook/Mountain Lion BackPacks) or by sending a check to Mt. Lion BackPacks, 2100, 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602.

Times:

ALL DAY EVENT

Christmas Fun-Homer-Center Social Center

Dates:

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Title:

Christmas Fun-Homer-Center Social Center

Description:

The Homer-Center Social Center, held in the St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 279 Yellow Creek Street, Homer City, will be having their special Christmas Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 15th at Noon. This will be a special Christmas Dinner you won't want to miss. You must make your reservation for this meal by signing up at the center, or by calling Aging Services at (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.
The official Christmas Party will be held a week later, on Thursday, Dec. 22nd, starting with Fitness at 10 am, followed by the "Naughty & Nice" game and
more tasty food and fun. As always, sign up by calling (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016.

Times:

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Webinar: Competitive Websites

Dates:

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Title:

Webinar: Competitive Websites

Description:

Managing competitive online marketing is all about choosing the right options providing the best return on investment for your organization. Join PennTAP Advanced IT as we take you through understanding the anatomy a good business website, how search engines work, and social media marketing tools. We will help you understand what the important online marketing aspects are that small to medium sized organizations need to know and basic search engine optimization. This Webinar presents the fundamentals of what constitutes a professional website and website marketing 101.
This is a free event. To register, please visit: http://penntap.psu.edu/news/webinars_and_events/?action=evregister&event_id=28

The Two Lick Valley Social Center, located at 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, presents a very special holiday program for you Thursday, Dec. 15.
The center will be closed for lunch, but the doors will open at 4 pm for an Evening dinner at 5 pm, followed by the Pine Grove Community Choir at 6 pm! Don’t miss this special evening, but please SIGN UP so we have enough to serve everyone!
Questions and sign up information: (724) 254-9820

Times:

4:00PM - 7:00PM

Black Masala at Dante`s

Dates:

Friday, December 16, 2016 - Saturday, December 17, 2016

Title:

Black Masala at Dante`s

Description:

Washington, DC’s eclectic high energy brass band Black Masala are set to perform at Dante's on December 16th!
$8
21+
14 W Main St
Frostburg, MD 21532

The Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, Old Rt. 22, Blairsville, will hold BREAKFAST WITH SANTA on Saturday, Dec. 17th at 10 am. There will be games, activities, fun and a Special Visit by Santa! Tickets are $5 and include Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit & Juice and the day of fun!
Call (724) 459-5251 or stop by to get your ticket!

Times:

10:00AM - 12:00PM

The Christmas Chorale Presents

Dates:

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Title:

The Christmas Chorale Presents

Description:

THE CHRISTMAS CHORALE, a 27-voice choir comprised of singers representing seven congregations in the Johnstown area, presents “Hark THE HERALD,” a collection of contemporary Christian songs and traditional carols woven together to tell the story afresh of the birth of Jesus Christ. All are invited to sing and celebrate on Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 P.M. at Johnstown Alliance Church. For more information, please call 814-266-3999.

Times:

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Christmas Party - Armagh Social Center

Dates:

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Title:

Christmas Party - Armagh Social Center

Description:

The Armagh Social Center will hold their Christmas Party on Tues, Dec. 20th and the fun will start with Fitness Club at 10 am followed by the 'Naughty or Nice' Game. There is sure to be plenty of good food, so sign up today. Don't be on the 'naughty' list! Call today! (724) 349-4500 or 1-800-442-8016

Times:

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Christmas Music by Zupe

Dates:

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Title:

Christmas Music by Zupe

Description:

The Two Lick Valley Social Center, located at 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, will be having Christmas music on Thursday, Dec. 22nd at 11 am at the center. ZUPE will be there to present their show.
Everyone is invited to mark their calendar and plan to come and hear the show! Plan to come early and stay a while!
No reservation is needed for the show, however, if you plan to stay for lunch afterward, you must call and sign up in advance. (724) 254-9820

Times:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Holiday Homcoming

Dates:

Monday, December 26, 2016

Title:

Holiday Homcoming

Description:

Holiday Homecoming
Revival of the Charity Ball.
Monday, December 26th, 8-11 PM
At the ART WORKS building at 413 Third Avenue in Cambria City.
Presented by the Johnstown Concert Ballet DANCE WORKS
Come Dance the night away with friends and family. Bring your own food and refreshments; decorate your table if you like.
You will need a reservation. Go to Holiday Homecoming at
www.johnstownconcertblallet.org
or call 243-2224.

When: January 10, 2017, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: 200 Innovation Blvd, Suite 243, State College, PA, 16803
Cost: $20.00
Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
•lifestyle requirements of business owners
•how to assess the feasibility of your business idea
•the legal and tax implications of owning a business
•how to develop a business plan
•how to compile a bank-ready financial package
•how to market your product or service
•the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business
•where to find other resources that may help you succeed
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
Parking: For seminars held in the Technology Center in Innovation Park, free visitor parking is available in the rear of building. Additional visitor parking is available across the street at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Partner: SCORE

Somerset Hospital will be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, January 12 from 3:00-7:00. This is a great opportunity to network with managers and to learn about the benefits of working for Somerset Hospital. All questions should be directed to Karissa Yoder, HR Recruiter at 814-443-5003.

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will have their All-You-Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 8:30 A.M. until noon. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, oatmeal or grits, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. We make specialty eggs and Blueberry or Chocolate chip pancakes upon request. Please come enjoy a great breakfast prepared by and in support of the Knights of Columbus at their home on Stoney Batter in Bellefonte. All you can eat, $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. Further Information is available at facebook.com/events/575460759316163

Hilton Harrisburg
1 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
At this seminar, experts will speak about the specifics of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act, the implementation process, and best practices for business based on experience from other states. It will be an excellent opportunity for those exploring business opportunities in the Keystone State to meet others in the industry, lobbyists representing businesses, lawmakers, and some of the advocates who helped make this law a reality.
Confirmed speakers include:
Rob Kampia, executive director, MPP
Becky Dansky, legislative counsel, MPP
Bob Morgan, special counsel, Much Shelist, P.C.
Michael Correia, director of government relations, National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA)
Christine T. Brann, Esq., chair of medical cannabis group at JSDC Law Offices, Hershey, PA
Cara Salemme, founding member, Campaign 4 Compassion
Sarah Speed, executive director, Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee
Sponsors include: The Marijuana Policy Project, The Arcview Group. Palmetto Harmony, Cannasore Insurance Services, The Future of Cannabis, Madmen, MJ Freeway, Decibel Green, Advanced Nutrients, MassRoots
Tickets are $600 each, two for $1,000, or three for $1,300. The seminar will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will include a boxed lunch.
Sponsorships are also available; please contact Lindsay Robinson at LRobinson@mpp.org for more information.
If you have any questions or would like more information on the seminar, please contact Drew Matthews at dmatthews@mpp.org or (202) 905-0739.

The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of US Lacrosse will hold the Inaugural Hall of Fame Reception & Dinner Event Sunday January 29 at 5 pm with Keynote speaker, Penn State University men's lacrosse coach Jeff Tambroni, and Master of Ceremonies, CBS21 WHP’s Tom Russell. This will be the first time that lacrosse enthusiasts from across the sport will convene—from colleges, high schools, rec teams, travel clubs, and officials’ associations—to celebrate The Creator’s Game!
Honorees:
Chris Allen, pioneered the girl’s game in Berks County
David Heisey, pioneered the boy’s game in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties
Sid Jamieson, pioneered the men’s game at Bucknell University
Richard Lefever, pioneered the boy’s game in Lancaster County
Carol Venet, pioneered officiating and the girls game in Cumberland County
David Webster, pioneered record setting lacrosse at his alma mater, Dickinson College
RSVP www.centralpalacrosse.org.
$450 for ten
$50 per person
#cpalax #growthegame
TICKETS DIRECT https://www.123signup.com/register?id=nmstb
Interested in lacrosse in Central PA? Come and see why lacrosse ranks as the fastest growing sport in Central PA. www.centralpalacrosse.org

When: February 7, 2017, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: 200 Innovation Blvd, Suite 243, State College, PA, 16803
Cost: $20.00
Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
•lifestyle requirements of business owners
•how to assess the feasibility of your business idea
•the legal and tax implications of owning a business
•how to develop a business plan
•how to compile a bank-ready financial package
•how to market your product or service
•the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business
•where to find other resources that may help you succeed
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
Parking: For seminars held in the Technology Center in Innovation Park, free visitor parking is available in the rear of building. Additional visitor parking is available across the street at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Partner: SCORE
Registration
Price: $20.00

IU8 to Host Regional PA STEM Competition on February 7
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (IU8) will host the Regional PA STEM Competition where eight participating high school teams will compete for the chance to represent the region at the state level.
ALTOONA – IU8 will host eight high school teams from across the region who will showcase how they used STEM to design a device or project that is capable of “Making Our Lives Better Through STEM,” which is the theme of this year’s competition.
The regional competition will take place on Tuesday, February 7 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at IU8 located at 4500 Sixth Avenue, Altoona. The eight schools with participating teams are: Altoona Area Junior High School; Berlin Brothersvalley High School; Chestnut Ridge High School; Greater Johnstown High School; Hollidaysburg High School; Richland High School; Turkeyfoot Valley Area High School; and Meyersdale Area High School.
Students will engage with their local communities to learn about STEM-related careers and the skills necessary to be successful. To culminate the experience, students will be asked to present their findings and explain the practical applications of their device to a panel of judges. The challenge will test teams’ communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills while providing a unique opportunity to share their creativity with students from across the state.
The winning team from IU8’s regional competition will compete at the state level at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology on May 19, 2017. Regional competitions will be held at each of the Commonwealth’s Intermediate Units (IU) during the month of February at a date and time identified by each IU. Approximately 170 teams, each representing a different high school, are expected to participate in this year’s competition. The grand prize for the winning team is a $2,000 college scholarship for each member.
The PA STEM Competition is an annual event established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Governor Tom Wolf in an effort to expose students to STEM-related jobs, skills and concepts. More information about the PA STEM Competition can be found at: www.pastemcompetition.com.
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Join us for ClearWater Conservancy’s signature event, the 18th annual Art & Chocolate Winter Gala!
February 10, 2017
6:30-10:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
1450 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
This year’s event, on Friday, February 10th, 2017, is expected to draw nearly 300 guests to the Ramada in State College—an evening of chocolaty sweetness, combined with an incredible art auction, which sells out each year. We hope you can join us on February 10, 2017! Tickets are $50. Register online at bit.ly/artandchocolate2017.

On Saturday, February 11, 2017, the Lady Lions are teaming up with us to host a Jared Box Game at the BJC! Since this game falls near Valentine’s Day, the theme for the day is “Share the Love.” What better way to share the love than to come together for a fun event while raising awareness for The Jared Box Project and the great work we do to lift the spirits of children in the hospital.
Once the season comes to an end, the Lady Lions will be creating Jared Boxes with the items donated at the game and delivering them to Mount Nittany Medical Center and the Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey.
Below is the link to a press release for this event. Please contact me at hannah.widmayer@gmail.com if you would like the flyer as well. Thank you so much and please let me know if I can provide you with any further information or answer any questions.
http://bit.ly/2jeii34

Times:

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Balé Folclórico da Bahia

Dates:

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Title:

Balé Folclórico da Bahia

Description:

Based in northeastern Brazil, Balé Folclórico da Bahia performs dances rooted in Africa, Europe, and America. In Bahia of All Colors, the twenty-six-member company of dancers, musicians, and singers offers a sensual and athletic repertory of maculelê (mock-fight), capoeira (Brazilian martial art), samba, reggae, and other dances. Balé Folclórico de Bahia’s high-energy presentation includes authentic folk dances and music from the three major cultural influences on the Brazilian people: Portuguese, which arrived with sixteenth-century colonization; African, introduced through slavery; and the indigenous traditions of native Brazilians.
Formed in 1988 by Walson Botelho and Ninho Reis in Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia, Balé Folclórico da Bahia is the only professional folk dance company in Brazil. The troupe, guided by Artistic Director José Carlos Arandiba, has earned international acclaim with tours to several continents. The company’s visit to Penn State is part of its eighth North American tour.
The company performs in traditional clothing that occasionally reveals partial nudity. Applies to the evening performance only.
7:30 pm Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Eisenhower Auditorium
Adult $38
University Park Student $15
18 and Younger $28

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will have their All-You-Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, February 19, 2017. It is open to the Public from 8:30 A.M. until noon. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, oatmeal or grits, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. We make specialty eggs and Blueberry or Chocolate chip pancakes upon request. Please come enjoy a great breakfast prepared by and in support of the Knights of Columbus at their home on Stoney Batter in Bellefonte. All you can eat, $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. Further information can be found at facebook.com/events/1640210676275564

Pianist Wu Han, violinist Philip Setzer, and cellist David Finckel constitute a world-class trio.
Han and Finckel, who in 2012 won Musical America’s Musicians of the Year honor, are the artistic directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The married couple appears at the most exclusive venues across three continents. Two decades ago they created ArtistLed, classical music’s first musician-directed Internet-based recording company.
Setzer, a founding member of Emerson String Quartet, has garnered acclaim in the musical capitals of the world.
These extraordinary artists’ love for making music together has been the inspiration for bringing the Ludwig van Beethoven piano trios to audiences around the world. The trio’s Penn State concert features selected Beethoven piano trios. The ensemble returns in the 2017–18 season to conclude its presentation of Beethoven piano trios.
“Pianist Wu Han, violinist Philip Setzer, and cellist David Finckel gave their sold-out audience an exuberant, eddying account. … grabbing listeners, as it were, by the throats,” writes a critic for San Jose’s Mercury News.
The program includes Ludwig van Beethoven’s Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1; Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3; and Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No. 1, Ghost
7:30 pm Thursday, February 23, 2017
Schwab Auditorium
Adult $42
University Park Student $15
18 and Younger $32

Postcards of Centre County
From the CCHS Cannon Collection
Presented by: Monty Christiansen
Elizabeth Cannon of State College donated her collection of 844 picture postcards to the CCHS, dating from 1900 to 1965, from all the towns and villages of Centre County. This presentation will explain how to “read” the full story these vintage postcards tell about these places, with illustrations of communities and people in past years, revealing historic information and insightful thoughts of early postcard correspondents.
Centre County Historical Society volunteer Monty Christiansen spent nearly three years cataloging this collection. He was amazed to find county history disclosed on both sides of these postcards.
LOCATION:
The Centre Furnace Mansion is located at 1001 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Parking is available in the lower lawn along College Avenue, as well as in the Mansion parking lot off of Porter Road. Admission to the program is FREE. Donations are appreciated. For more information, please call (814) 234-4779.

Join us to learn how a PowerLink Advisory Board or a Think Tank can help you overcome your business challenges and raise your company to its next level of success!
At this information event you can:
learn new skills to grow your business
Find out how to solve your business challenges
hear how a board can improve your bottom line
meet and network with other entrepreneurs and local business owners
Who should attend: If your business is established and has generated some revenue, and is interested in improving, accelerating, or expanding your business, you can benefit from this session.
About the speakers:
Anita Brattina—PowerLink CEO and Chairman of the Board
Anita Brattina has founded and built three businesses. In her 30-year career as an entrepreneur, she grew her first business (a marketing company) and sold it in 2002. She built her second business (an energy efficiency consulting firm) from scratch in 2009, and grew it to $4 million in four years before selling to her partners in 2013. She is currently sole shareholder of AllFacilities, Inc., a facilities management marketing firm that works with manufacturers, service companies, and energy providers who offer building services and solutions to commercial, industrial, and institutional owners. Over the last 20 years, Ms. Brattina and her staff have planned, designed, and managed hundreds of business services programs for major corporations across the country.
Ms. Brattina recently purchased an additional business, RCx Building Diagnostics, one of the oldest energy audit companies in Pennsylvania that provides energy efficiency analytics for commercial building owners.
In 1992, Ms. Brattina received one of the two original PowerLink boards of advisors for her company and went on to serve on the PowerLink governing board as a member and an officer. For the last 20 years, she has offered free counseling to women entrepreneurs, and is a regular speaker and author on entrepreneurship and the power of outside advisors to help grow a company.
Karen Wright—PowerLink COO and Program Manager
Karen Wright ran the business of law firms for 12 years as a Principal Legal Administrator before co-founding a national TPA in 2002 that provided claims and litigation management to self-insured health care providers in the alternative risk transfer market. She sold the company in 2014 as a new division for a $115 million national TPA. As an organizational development executive with a proven track record in operations, Ms. Wright's passion is to effectively integrate improved business processes, and to enrich communication, accountability, and shared investment in the organization. She engages and aligns employees with the business strategic goals so they can take ownership and succeed as valued teammates and leaders. In 2016, she was recruited by PowerLink to compile and manage the data of hundreds of volunteer business advisors; develop written systems and procedures; and build teams and advisory panel leaders through the PowerLink Advisory Board program.
Dana Mattern—PowerLink Director of Development
Dana Mattern has 10+ years' experience building relationship-based business development processes and securing multiple contracts for her employers. Her strengths include strong communications, people, analytical, and organizational skills; problem solving; multi-tasking; and detail orientation. She is experienced in meeting deadlines, sales objectives, and strategic goals established by upper management and/or departmentally. Ms. Mattern was credited with growing a sales program from $200,000 to $35 million in four years with a staff of four account managers.
Cost: $20; includes lunch.
Registration and Pay: Please visit sbdc.psu.edu/events. Preregistration is requested at least two business days before seminar.
Directions: Technology Center: sbdc.psu.edu/contact-us
Parking: For seminars held in the Technology Center in Innovation Park, free visitor parking is available in the rear of building in the designated sign area. Other parking is available across the street at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel.
Think Tank, will be held on Tuesday, April 4. During this one-hour opportunity, a business owner can present a specific issue that he or she is having to a panel of business advisors, and receive their suggestions on how to solve that issue. More information to come.

Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society is one of the most admired ensembles in contemporary jazz. The band has toured in Europe, Brazil, and North America; been featured twice at the Newport Jazz Festival; and topped the Big Band category in the 2015 DownBeat Critics Poll. Weaving progressive jazz, early-American popular styles, Balkan folk music, and the sounds of Brooklyn’s diverse contemporary music scene, Argue creates in the multimedia work Brooklyn Babylon an evocative musical narrative that’s at once timeless and unlike anything heard before.
Brooklyn Babylon was conceived in collaboration with Croatian-born visual artist Danijel Zezelj, whose narrative inspired Argue’s mash-up of musical styles. Zezelj’s artwork, created live on stage, places the action in a larger-than-life, mythic Brooklyn in which past, present, and future coexist. Plans are afoot to construct an immense tower—the tallest in the world—in the heart of the city. Lev Bezdomni, a master carpenter, finds himself torn between his personal ambition and his allegiance to the community when he is commissioned to build a carousel that will crown the skyscraper. It’s an urban fable about an artist torn between his ambition and his connection to the people of his neighborhood.
Live music, live painting, and projected animation combine to create a uniquely immersive experience that David Krasnow of public radio’s Studio 360 called “a masterpiece… a new work of originality, power, and beauty.”
Performers will also participate in a post-performance discussion with audience members.
7:30 pm Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Eisenhower Auditorium
Adult $48
University Park Student $15
18 and Younger $38

Hailed as “one of the world’s top Baroque orchestras” by a Gramophone critic, Tafelmusik returns with its latest multimedia work, J. S. Bach: The Circle of Creation. Tafelmusik is German for “table music” or “music for the feast.” It’s an apt moniker for Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, which has produced a feast of firsts and bests in the music world. The award-winning ensemble, created in 1979, performs historically informed musical experiences on period instruments. Through extensive tours, renowned recordings, television broadcasts, and new media initiatives, Tafelmusik is one of the most prolific orchestras on the planet. The orchestra’s independent music label, Tafelmusik Media, features new digital, live performance, and studio CD and DVD recordings. It also re-releases previous Tafelmusik recordings from Sony Classical and CBC Records.
“When the big names of the Baroque era composed their masterpieces 300 years ago, they must have dreamed about their hits sounding this good,” writes a reviewer for The Royal Gazette. “Tafelmusik was a time machine last night, sweeping the audience out of its seats and back to that magic period between 1650 and 1750.”
Tafelmusik performs its most recent creation by the orchestra’s double bassist Alison Mackay. Using text, music, and projected video and images, J. S. Bach: The Circle of Creation explores the world of the artisans—performers, papermakers, violin carvers, and string spinners—who aided Bach in realizing his genius. Tafelmusik musicians perform the all-Bach program from memory. Like its predecessors, House of Dreams and The Galileo Project: Music of the Spheres, which Tafelmusik performed at Penn State in 2013 and 2014, respectively, The Circle of Creation invigorates the concert experience. “In these hands,” writes a reviewer for The Globe and Mail of Toronto, “Bach’s music feels more alive than ever.”
7:30 pm Thursday, March 2, 2017
Schwab Auditorium
Adult $42
University Park Student $15
18 and Younger $32

Event includes a variety of free health screenings and health and safety related info for people of all ages. There will also be activities for kids. Free health screenings include, blood pressure, total blood cholesterol, blood glucose, bone density, balance & vertigo, grip strength, i-step digital foot scan, hearing screening, info on recommended preventative health screenings by age, kidney health and dialysis info, diabetes info and much more. Kids are invited to participate in a free 15 minute Zumba class, sessions at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. They can also meet the Blair County Dairy princess, complete a go-green craft with the girl Scouts, meet firemen, see fire trucks and learn about fire safety, see the Jaffa clowns and much more.
Entire event is free and open to the public.
Event co-sponsored by Bellwood-Antis Public Library and Tyrone Regional Health Network.
See the event flier for more details at www.tyroneregionalhealthnetwork.org events calendar or on www.facebook.com/tyronehospital

Times:

10:00AM - 1:00PM

The First Step of Starting a Business

Dates:

Tuesday, March 07, 2017

Title:

The First Step of Starting a Business

Description:

When: March 7, 2017, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: 200 Innovation Blvd, Suite 243, State College, PA, 16803
Cost: $20.00
Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
lifestyle requirements of business owners
how to assess the feasibility of your business idea
the legal and tax implications of owning a business
how to develop a business plan
how to compile a bank-ready financial package
how to market your product or service
the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business
where to find other resources that may help you succeed
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
Parking: For seminars held in the Technology Center in Innovation Park, free visitor parking is available in the rear of building. Additional visitor parking is available across the street at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Partner: SCORE

The Friday Fish Fries at St. John's Catholic School in Bellefonte will be on the following Friday’s of Lent: March 10th, March 17th, March 24, March 31, and April 7th. We will be serving from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. The menu will consist of Baked Lemon Pepper or Yuengling Beer Battered Fish or Fried Shrimp, French Fries or Macaroni & Cheese w/Stewed Tomatoes, Cole Slaw or Apple Sauce and a dessert. Also available will be Halushki and Pierogies. Eat in or Take Out. The cost is still only $9.00 for Adults and $5.00 for children under 12, under 6 eat for free. Ala Carte will also be available. More information is available at facebook.com/events/1800104793645213/

March 11 - Museum reopens to the public on Saturday 03/11/17 with a Military Movie Madness Festival featuring Gary Cooper with Helen Hayes in “A Farewell to Arms” at 10:30 a.m. and Grant Taylor with Peter Finch in “The Fighting Rats of Tobruk” at 2:30 p.m. Regular Admission Rates Apply.

$20 for 20 games of BINGO. Included in your admission are snacks/punch.
Small Basket Auction/Hot Food/Chances/Special Bingos available for purchase.
Advanced tickets available at the Hastings Borough Office or by calling 814-322-5611. Tickets will be available at the door.

When: Mar 14, 2017, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Where: The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd, State College PA 16803
Facility Operator Certification and Building Re-tuning (BRT)
Save on facility operating costs. This Facility Operations Workshop will show you how to save energy and reduce your facility operating costs. Two parallel training tracks will focus on Building Operator Certification (BOC) maintenance points and Building Re-tuning (BRT) topics.
Building Operator Certification Points (BOC)
The BOC track of this workshop is designed to provide up-to-date information on the latest tools, trends, and best practices for building operators. BOC maintenance points will be earned at these sessions. Registrants on this track are also invited to participate in BRT walk-throughs of select Penn State campus buildings. Earn 7 BOC maintenance points.
Building Re-tuning (BRT) Training
The Building Re-tuning (BRT) track will outline a systematic process for evaluating building performance and identifying low-cost/no-cost opportunities for reducing energy waste. Practical hands-on BRT walk-throughs will take place at a variety of Penn State campus buildings.
Who Should Attend?
Building operators, maintenance staff or technicians, energy managers, facility managers, building engineers, and HVAC technicians are encouraged to attend.
All registered participants will be entered into a drawing for various energy audit equipment to measure air flow, temperature, distance, and energy.
Registration
Fee
Early-Bird Registration until January 20, 2017: $15
Registration from January 21–March 9, 2017: $25
Click here to register online
How to Register
You can register by credit card payment via the online registration form (the fee may be paid by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA). Please review these step-by-step instructions for online registration.
Registration Information
Registration covers all instruction, program materials, and meals as stated. Registrants are responsible for all other meals and lodging.
Registration Deadline
All registrations and payments must be received by 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 9, 2017. After this date, you can register on-site on Tuesday, March 14, for an additional $30.
Confirmation
Penn State Conferences and Institutes will confirm your registration. You will be alerted promptly of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any related costs, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
Refunds
If your request to withdraw is received by Tuesday, February 28, 2017, we can issue a partial refund. Send your written request by email to conferences@outreach.psu.edu or fax to 814-863-5190. A $10 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal. After this period, the participant or organization shall be held responsible for the full fee.
Substitutions
Anyone who is registered, but cannot attend may identify a substitute. A registration form and full payment by the substitute is required. Substitutes are eligible to register at the same fee. A full refund will be issued after the substitution registration has been completed.
Location
The program will be held at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, one of the largest university-based conference center hotels of its kind in the country. The Penn Stater, part of Penn State’s Innovation Park, features renovated rooms, extensive meeting facilities, and excellent restaurants.
A limited number of lodging rooms have been set aside at The Penn Stater and Days Inn Penn State, which is located within a short drive from The Penn Stater.
Contact The Penn Stater or Days Inn Penn State to make your room reservation. Be sure to identify yourself as a participant in the Building Operator Certification (BOC) Maintenance Points Workshop Offering Building Re-Turning (BRT) Training.
To reserve your room:
The Penn Stater, 215 Innovation Boulevard, State College PA 16803
800-233-7505 or 814-863-5000
Group Code: BUIL17A
Days Inn Penn State, 240 South Pugh Street, State College PA 16801
Group Code: CGBLDG
For other lodging information, visit Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Travel
By Air
The State College/University Park Airport (airport code: SCE) is located near the conference site. Call 814-865-5511 or visit the State College/University Park Airport website for information on flights. We recommend that you make the State College/University Park Airport your final airport destination. Please inquire with your hotel if they offer courtesy airport transportation. Taxis are often located outside of the airport baggage claim area, curbside. Participants are responsible for arranging ground transportation between the airport, hotels, and conference site. Please view this University Park Airport Taxis and Shuttles page.
By Car
The University Park campus is located within driving distance of many major cities, including Harrisburg (1.5 hrs., 90 mi.), Pittsburgh (3 hrs., 137 mi.), Philadelphia (3.5 hrs., 194 mi.), Baltimore (3.5 hrs., 155 mi.), Washington, D.C. (4 hrs., 190 mi.), New York City (5 hrs., 250 mi.), and Toronto (6.5 hrs., 304 mi.). See our Visitors and Neighbors website for detailed visitor information, including maps.
By Bus
The following companies provide bus service between major cities to State College, Pennsylvania: Greyhound and Megabus.
Visitor Information
Penn State’s Visitor’s Guide
Penn State Creamery
Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau
Bryce Jordan Center
The State Theatre
Mount Nittany Conservancy
Rothrock State Forest
Penn’s Cave
StateCollege.com
HappyValley.com

En Garde Arts, the company that brought BASETRACK Live to Eisenhower Auditorium in 2014, returns to Penn State with a documentary theatre production called WILDERNESS.
The new work is a multimedia piece about people in their teens and twenties grappling with addiction, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. When communication with their families has reached an impasse, these young people are sent to wilderness therapy programs. With pathos, humor, and irony, WILDERNESS shares the stories of six families, along with their therapists, on journeys to recovery. Documentary interviews on screens and a beautiful folk score accompany the actor-musicians on stage.
A New York Times critic calls WILDERNESS “a terrific, moving new multimedia theater piece.” A reviewer for The Village Voice describes the show as “a compassionate glimpse at the outer edge of teenage angst.”
WILDERNESS is a collaboration among writer-director Seth Bockley, co-adaptor and director of BASETRACK Live; writer Anne Hamburger; movement directors Devon De Mayo and Patrick McCollum; song composer Kyle Miller; and alternative folk composer Kyle Henderson, frontman of the band Desert Noises.
Hamburger, executive producer of the play, and cast members will also participate in a post-performance discussion with audience members.
This production includes adult language.
7:30 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Eisenhower Auditorium
Adult $32
University Park Student $15
18 and Younger $22

An incredible celebration of some of Broadway's most memorable songs. Featuring Johnstown native Kathy Voytko, from the original cast of Tuck Everlasting and the 2014 Tony Award-winning musical A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder, and her talented husband, acclaimed Broadway Tenor John Cudia, from The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. A memorable, musical Broadway night!
Along with the Conemaugh Township and Richland High School Choirs!
Tickets: $32 Premium; $28 Regular
For tickets call 814-269-7200 or upjarts.org

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Centre County will host their third annual Home Gardening School on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Forest Resources Building on the University Park Campus.
The day's events will kick off with a keynote address about Design Principles for a Beautiful, Productive, and Sustainable Garden by Shari Edelson, Director of Horticulture and Curator at The Arboretum at Penn State. Open to all members of the public, this year's symposium will feature new classes based on two themes. "Best Practices" will offer experienced insights into how to get the best results from your garden, with topics including integrated pest management, gardening on a budget, pruning woody ornamentals, and dealing with invasive plants. "Personalizing Your Landscape Design" will explore how to tailor your garden to your taste and needs with sessions on shade gardening, native plants, four season design, and gardening in small spaces.
The Home Gardening School will include door prizes and a boxed lunch. The registration fee is $65 and the registration deadline is Friday, March 10, 2017. For a complete schedule and to register, visit www.extension.psu.edu/home-gardening or call (814) 355-4897.

March 18 – DOCUMENTARY: “You Enter Germany – Bloody Huertgen and the Siegfried Line” Between September 1944 and February 1945 thirteen U.S. Army divisions fought for control of a 50 square mile area of dense forest along the German border. It was the longest single battle in American history and largest defeat of the U.S. Army in Europe. This 2007 German production tells that story with veteran’s interviews and archival footage. (104 minutes). Donation Requested – 1:30 p.m.

For Immediate Release:
Golden Gloves Boxing Returns to DuBois, PA for the 5th Consecutive Year
DuBois, PA (January 18, 2017) - The Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League (WPAL) is thrilled to announce the return of the Golden Glove’s Championships to the DuBois Area for the fifth consecutive year.
And this year’s event will feature numerous local prospects, products of the recently opened boxing and fitness center in DuBois.
The DuBois Country Club, recovered and “bigger and better than ever” after it was destroyed by a devastating fire three years ago, will welcome boxers and fans to this year’s event on Saturday, March 18. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Boxing will begin at 7:30 p.m.
“The evening will feature approximately eight live bouts ranging from first round to semi-final fights in various weight classes and divisions.” Aaron Beatty, Executive Director of the WPAL Boxing and Fitness Center Committee, said. “The fights are sure to be intense!”
Coached by Hall of Fame Coach Joe Helman of Punxsutawney; Dakota Herman of DuBois, Jennifer Young of St. Marys, Rod Sibble of Falls Creek, Becca Maine and Mark Powell of Punxsutawney and Nico McDonald and Nick Gordon of Reynoldsville have all been training hard for their chance to compete.
The winners advance to the next round of the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves tournament. All open division boxers are fighting to earn their spot to represent the
Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Boxing Team at the 2017 National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Tickets for the event are $25 for General Admission and $100 for VIP Gold Ringside. VIP Gold Ringside tickets include a complimentary Pre-Party and Swag Bag. VIP Gold Ringside Tickets will be available Jan. 24th via www.wpal.org. General Admission will be available Feb. 1.
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, email info@wpal.org. You can also “LIKE” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/wpaldubois for a chance to win a VIP Gold Package for Two. Proceeds directly benefit the new WPAL Boxing & Fitness Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a facility located at 37 E. Long Ave,

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will sponsor their All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday March 19, 2017 to benefit the Bellefonte Food Bank. We are open to the public from 8:30 am until Noon. Anyone bringing 5 cans/boxes of unexpired, non-perishable food items will receive a 50% discount on their breakfast. Regular price is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. The profits will also be given to the food bank this month. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, oatmeal or grits, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. We make specialty eggs and Blueberry or Chocolate chip pancakes upon request. Please come enjoy a great breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Home on Stoney Batter and help restock the Local Food Bank. Eat in and Take out is available.

The musical A Year with Frog and Toad, based on characters and events in a series of popular children’s books by Arnold Lobel, earned three Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, during its run on Broadway. Now, the show that follows two friends—the cheerful Frog and the grumpy Toad—tours America in a charming production that entertains youngsters and appeals to their parents and grandparents.
“Anyone who cherishes musical theatre and can beg or borrow a child from 4 up might be well advised to make a beeline … in search of tickets for A Year with Frog and Toad,” writes a New York Times reviewer.
A jazzy score with a country-and-western thread and clever lyrics keep fingers snapping and toes tapping. Scenic designer Adrianne Lobel, the author’s daughter, developed the musical. Robert Reale composed the music, while Willie Reale wrote the book and lyrics.
2:00 pm Sunday, March 19, 2017
Eisenhower Auditorium
Adult $19
University Park Student $15
18 and Younger $19

ADMIRAL TITLEY TO SPEAK ON CLIMATE CHANGE RISK TO NATIONAL SECURITY
“Climate Change: A Threat to National Security” will be the topic of a talk given by Dr. David Titley, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 in Room 337 of the State College Borough Building, 243 S. Allen Street, State College. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. In this timely and engaging presentation, Dr. Titley explains the military's serious concerns that climate change is multiplying the threats to American security. Discussion will follow the lecture.
Admiral Titley is professor of meteorology at Penn State University and founding director of the PSU Center for Solutions to Weather and Climate Risk. He was chief operating officer of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from 2012-2013. Before that he was a rear admiral and chief oceanographer for the U.S. Navy in which he served for 32 years. He initiated the Navy’s Task Force on Climate Change.
Admiral Titley is a member of the national Citizen’s Climate Lobby Advisory Board. His talk is sponsored by the State College Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and hosted by the New Leaf Initiative.
For more information contact Sylvia Neely at pastatecollege@citizensclimatelobby.org or at 814-867-5631

Times:

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Facebook Advertising

Dates:

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Title:

Facebook Advertising

Description:

Social Media Brown Bag Learning Lunch - Bring your lunch and learn as you eat.
Have lunch with Brad Groznik as he shares effective Facebook advertising strategies tailored for small businesses.
Overview
• use social media advertising more effectively
• learn the difference between an ad and a boost
• figure out how much you should spend
• know if you're doing it right
Brad Groznik (groznikpr.com) teaches Social Media Strategy for Penn State World Campus and has worked in advertising and public relations for nearly a decade. In his professional work, he managed a weekly community newspaper in Queens, helped win political campaigns in New York City, and developed social media campaigns that promoted everything from responsible retirement strategies, to aiding victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Hosted annually by the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset County Builders Association. Shop from and visit a large variety of businesses, vendors and organizations at this two-day popular and ever-growing business expo. Past vendors have included everything from car dealers to contractors to farmers and non-profit organizations. There is something for everyone, including a ladies' section, children's activities, food court, prize drawings and more!
Hours:
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $3 per person. Children under 12 are free.
The show is located in the former Builders Surplus building next to Lowe's on North Center Avenue, Somerset.
For more information, contact the Somerset County Builders Association at (814) 267-5564 or the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce at (814) 445-6431.

Centre County Historical Society 2017 Distinguished Speakers Series
The Pennsylvania German Groundhog Lodges and Versammlinge
Presented by: William W. Donner, Department of Anthropology, Kutztown University
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Centre Furnace Mansion.
In the 1930s, Pennsylvania Germans started Groundhog Lodges to provide a place for speaking and celebrating the German language and culture. There was singing, skits, and serious talks, often concerning the legendary ability of the groundhog to predict the weather, all done in the German Deitsch language. Over time, Versammlinge (“gatherings”) also developed in the state and adopted a similar format. William Donner, author of Serious Nonsense: Groundhog Lodges, Versammlinge and Pennsylvania German Heritage, will discuss the how the meetings celebrated tradition, and over time, became themselves a tradition.
For more information call 814-234-4779.

Worship with us and refresh your spirit at our Women's 2017 Inspire Conference. Christ Community Church, 200 Ellis Place, State College PA. Guest speaker Abi Stumvoli of Bethel Church Redding CA. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. program begins at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and snackes provided (lunch on own). Tickets are $20.00 at www.cccsc.org/inspire. For ages 12 and up. Our theme is Freedom. Come and worship with us in building and strengthening relationships and resting in the presence of God.

April 01 - KIDS DAY: Dress Up and Discover!! Kids of all ages get to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection. Visit education stations in the galleries for more fun discoveries throughout the day. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Join us as we READ, ROCK & ROLL at the 9th Annual Children’s Book Festival of Johnstown. This annual weekend event will be held April 1-2, 2017 at BOTTLEWORKS in the Cambria City neighborhood of Johnstown. This event is FREE and open to the public. Highlights of the weekend include visits from Victoria Jamieson, author/illustrator of the Newberry Honor Award and New York Times bestseller Roller Girl, Micha Archer, author of the 2017 PA One Book, Daniel Finds a Poem, Stacy Innerst, illustrator of The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny), plus live entertainment, storytellers, arts and crafts, and a giant children’s new and used book sale. Every child who comes to the Book Festival will receive a free book from FirstBook.

8 wineries and 1 distillery will be offering samples and purchases.
At the Hastings Memorial Building (280 Beaver St, Hastings)
Food/Vendors/small basket auction/chances/Free Photo Booth.
Music by 2nd Street Acoustics
Lularoe Boutique Setup
$20 Advanced tickets available at the Hastings Borough office, Hastings Top Shop, or by calling 814-322-5611. Will be $25 at the door. $10 designated driver tickets will be available at the door.

STATE COLLEGE, PA - The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its Eighth Annual Membership Banquet on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Mountain View Country Club, 100 Elks Club Rd., Boalsburg, PA. Doors will open at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:30 PM. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Mark Michelotti, Veterinarian at Centre Animal Hospital in State College. He will talk about first aid for your hunting dog.
Tickets cost $75 which includes dinner and a one-year membership in Pheasants Forever. Couples Tickets are $95 and Sponsor Tickets are $280. Business Sponsorships are $560. Prizes and auction items at the banquet will include guns, clothing, wildlife prints, outdoor gear and collectibles. All proceeds benefit local habitat restoration.
With our conservation partners last year, we restored 51 acres of upland nesting cover plus 15 acres of wetland and over 3 miles of stream habitat. For more information, visit our website at www.centralpapheasants.org .

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn't know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
lifestyle requirements of business owners
how to assess the feasibility of your business idea
the legal and tax implications of owning a business
how to develop a business plan
how to compile a bank-ready financial package
how to market your product or service
the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business
where to find other resources that may help you succeed
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.

Successes in Rural Road Maintenance
and Ecology Symposium
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Flex Theater Auditorium
HUB, First Floor
Penn State, University Park, PA
ANNOUNCEMENT and CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for POSTER SESSION
Offered by the Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies
The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Pennsylvania's Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program, the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies at Penn State is sponsoring a Successes in Rural Road Maintenance and Ecology Symposium, to be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Flex Theater Auditorium, First Floor, HUB, Penn State, University Park, PA. The focus of the program over the past 20 years has been to create a more environmentally and economically sustainable low-volume road network through education, outreach, and project funding. This symposium seeks to highlight some of those project successes and research related to sustainable rural road maintenance and ecology by bringing together road managers, academics, government employees, and the non-profit sector to share their stories and accomplishments. The Penn State community at large will be invited to participate, along with government agencies, other universities, and anyone with an interest in improving rural roads.
This one-day symposium will include a mix of speakers and a panel discussion, and will culminate with a poster session and reception from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..The open “walk-through” style poster session will allow presenters to openly engage with attendees. We encourage road managers, students, and faculty of Penn State and other universities, and anyone working with rural roads to submit abstracts for our poster session that highlight either a road project or research related to rural roads and the environment. A light lunch will be served.
To register and/or submit your abstract (200 words maximum), visit bit.ly/2kTgYCP. Please include the authors of the poster and affiliations if different than the registrant.

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month
A special Flag Raising Ceremony will be held at the Blair County Law Enforcement Memorial, Blair County Courthouse, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 12:00 PM (Noon) to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month.
The Children’s Memorial Flag will be raised and flown during the month of April to increase the awareness of child abuse in our community. This Flag Raising Ceremony will also be the kickoff for Prevent Child Abuse America’s “Pinwheels for Prevention” Campaign. Blue and silver pinwheels will be “planted” in the garden in front of the Blair County Courthouse to serve as a reminder that everyone plays a part in protecting the smallest citizens of Blair County. The pinwheel is a symbol for the happy and carefree childhood that each child should have the opportunity to experience. A brief ceremony featuring children from the community and local speakers will follow the flag raising.
This month and throughout the year, Blair County Children, Youth & Families encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Blair County a better place for families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and communities.
Please plan to join us in this very important event and show your support for the prevention of child abuse.
Together we all can play a part in preventing child maltreatment and promoting well-being.

The Two Lick Valley Social Center, located at 450 Franklin Street in Clymer,
will be having an evening dinner and musical program on Thursday, April 6.
Cost will be $3.50.
Doors will open at 4 pm. Dinner will be served at 5 pm with a menu of ham, baked potato, coleslaw and a dessert bar. Following dinner there will be special musical entertainment by the Pine Grove Community Choir.
Make plans to attend, and call the Two Lick Valley Social Center at (724) 254-9820 and make your reservation today!

Times:

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Victims` March and Black Light Vigil

Dates:

Thursday, April 06, 2017

Title:

Victims` March and Black Light Vigil

Description:

The Centre County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce it will be holding a black light vigil and march on April 6, 2017, beginning at 6:00 pm for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The vigil and march will begin at the steps of Old Main Building at the Penn State University and will end at the Flex Theatre in the HUB-Robeson Center where the black light vigil will be held. Participants will be able to individually honor those that have been victimized by crimes.

Times:

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Craft Sale

Dates:

Friday, April 07, 2017 - Saturday, April 08, 2017

Title:

Craft Sale

Description:

The Indiana Social Center, 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, Pa will be holding a Craft Sale & Raffles at the Indiana Mall Community Booth, on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 from 10 am until 7 pm. The community booth is located inside the mall, near the K-Mart Store.
All items for sale were created and handcrafted by 'seniors' to benefit the Indiana Social Center.
Items will include Easter and Mother’s Day Gifts, party favors, paper crafts, gifts for children, Raffles and more. Stop and see our large selection! If you can’t make it to the sale, but would like to buy a unique gift, call the center at
(724) 465-2697.

Times:

10:00AM - 7:00PM

2017 Easter Bunny Trolley

Dates:

Saturday, April 08, 2017

Title:

2017 Easter Bunny Trolley

Description:

Ride aboard a historic trolley car at the Rockhill Trolley Museum where the Easter Bunny will board and greet each passenger. Trolleys depart from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $8.00. The museum is located at 430 Meadow Street (PA 994), Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249, which is just west of US 522 in Orbisonia. For more information, please call 814-447-9576, email info@rockhilltrolley.org or visit the museum’s website www.rockhilltrolley.org.

April 08 – LECTURE: The Boal Troop in World War One In 1916, a privately raised militia from Centre County joined up with the National Guard of Pennsylvania to fight “Over There.” Local historian Mr. Philip Sauerlender provides an overview of their service. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 1:30 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The Cresson Area Lions Club brings you a Pancake Breakfast.
When: Palm Sunday, April 9th, 2017 from 8AM to 1PM
Where: Cresson American Legion
Price: Adults - $5.50 in advance, $6 at the door.
Children - $4.50 in advance, $5 at the door.
This year we will be holding a basket raffle!

Times:

8:00AM - 1:00PM

Hastings Spring Craft Fair

Dates:

Sunday, April 09, 2017

Title:

Hastings Spring Craft Fair

Description:

Over 80 Craft Table, lots of food, Chances, & Large Basket Auction.
Easter Bunny Visits from 12PM to 2PM. Parents may take their own pictures!
At the Hastings Memorial Building (280 Beaver St, Hastings)

April 09 - LECTURE: A History of the PA National Guard in the World War - Major General John Stevens, (US Army, Ret.) discusses the organization, training and readiness of the National Guard as it prepares to enter the killing fields of the world’s first Industrial War. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 1:30 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The Learning Lamp will host an Education Job Expo will on Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 1 to 5:00 p.m. at the Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center located at 445 Schoolhouse Road, Johnstown, PA. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with and give resumes to a variety of regional employers in the field of education. Also, they can learn how to become an Emergency Certified Substitute Teacher.
The Education Job Expo is hosted in partnership with the Learning Lamp, JARI, PA CareerLink Cambria County and the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (AIU8).
For more information, contact Kayla at 814-262-0732 x236.

April 15 – LECTURES: History of the 28th Division Shrine - Museum educator Joe Horvath traces the history of the Pennsylvania Military Museum and 28th Infantry Division’s National Shrine over the past 100 years. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 1:30 p.m. Treasures from the Archive: WWI Artifacts and Stories from Baker Mansion - Blair County Historical Society President and Penn State history instructor Jared Frederick discusses World War One by interpreting associated artifacts within the Society’s collections. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 3:00p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Monthly Cash BINGO at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School, 116 East Bishop Street Bellefonte, PA 16823. Tuesday April 18th; Doors will open to the public at 6pm, First BINGO at 7pm. Games of Chance, Food and Drinks available. $20 for 20 games; Walk-Ins Welcome. For more information visit: facebook.com/events/247355495736414

Want to grow a lot of organic food in a small space?
Bellefonte Garden Club hosts Gene Bazan and Tania Slawecki as they share how they use several intensive techniques for growing food using images from their garden. Their methods increase yields, decrease purchased inputs and build soil fertility at low cost. Then on May 16 we will tour their garden to see the principles in action and ask questions.
April 18, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 203 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Call 814-353-1255 for more information.

April 22 & 23 – The Great War Remembered, World War One - Living historians encamp on the grounds demonstrating life on the Western Front. Daily lecture topics in the museum theater: SATURDAY LECTURES 10:30 – GAS! GAS! GAS! The Terrible Weapon of World War One; 1:00 – Tanks & Combined Arms, a Revolution in Ground Warfare; 2:30 – The stories I’ll tell when I get home: The Service of WWI Nurses; SUNDAY FILM 1:00 – “The Battle of the Somme,” c.1918. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The public is invited to become fans of research at Blue-White Science Expo on Saturday, April 22! From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the HUB, students, alumni and the community can show their support for research while learning about the newest work from seventeen of Penn State’s research faculty.
The expo is free to attend, and a complete schedule and registration form for tickets is available at research.psu.edu.

200 Club Drawing to be held Saturday April 22, 2017 at the Alum Bank Fire Hall. Over $1500 in cash prizes. Tickets are $20 includes a roast beef dinner serving 5 pm - 7 pm. Drawing begins at 6 pm doors open at 5 pm. Various raffles, tear offs and door prizes available throughout the evening.
Must be 18 years of age to play. Winners are responsible for all taxes and fees.
Sponsored by the Alum Bank Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary.
For tickets or more information contact an Auxiliary member or call 814-839-2358. Also visit us at www.facebook.com/AlumBankFireCompanyAux

Times:

5:00PM - 9:00PM

Free Concert - Backwoods Revival

Dates:

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Title:

Free Concert - Backwoods Revival

Description:

The Karthaus Volunteer Fire Company will be sponsoring a free concert featuring local band "Backwoods Revival"
When: April 22nd, 2017 from 7pm-????
Donations accepted.
The concession stand will be open with drinks, hot dogs, sausage, chili, and more!
All proceeds will support the fire company operations.

Times:

7:00PM - 9:00PM

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Dates:

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Title:

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Description:

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will sponsor their All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday April 23, 2017 to benefit Cub Scout Pack 35. We are open to the public from 8:30 am until Noon. $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, oatmeal or grits, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. We make specialty eggs and Blueberry or Chocolate chip pancakes upon request. Eat in and Take out is available. Please come enjoy a great breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Home at 315 Stoney Batter and help send the scouts to camp this summer! For more information visit: facebook.com/events/205201543303923

Join PVCA for the 7th Annual Riversongs Festival at the Elk Creek Cafe in Millheim on Sunday, April 23rd. Running from 3-6pm, this festive event will include live music, craft beers and fine foods available from the Café menu. A suggested $10 donation at the door goes to support the work of the Penns Valley Conservation Association. The diverse musical line-up promises something for everyone with folky Irish music from Celtica, doo-wop from RamaLama, and roots pop from Centrallica.
Another exciting happening at Riversongs 2017 is the drawing of winners for the Riversongs Raffle. Thanks to our generous donors, those holding Raffle tickets could win one of four exciting and valuable prizes:
- a Kona Dew bicycle from Freeze Thaw Cycles in State College
- a Perception Sound Kayak from Tussey Mountain Outfitters in Bellefonte
- an original oil painting of Penns Creek from artist Karl Leitzel in Millheim
- a ½ day of guided fly-fishing with a two night B and B stay from The Feathered Hook in Coburn
Raffle tickets are on sale now at Freeze Thaw Cycles in State College; and at Penns Valley Veterinary Clinic, Green Drake Art Gallery, and the IngleBean Coffee House in Millheim. Just $10 each or $25 for three, don’t miss your chance to win one of these fantastic items! Winners will be drawn at Riversongs.

The 2017 Old House Fair, in its second year, offers an exciting two day menu of workshops and bus facilitated tours of the Bellefonte Historic District that will kick off with banquet and internationally known authority on historic preservation, Ed McMahon. McMahon, along with over a dozen state and local experts will present programs about historic preservation and why it is good for our communities. Maintenance challenges of old houses, architectural styles, historic landscaping, and historic masonry among other topics of interest will also be available to old house enthusiasts.
Registration is required for the banquet and highly encouraged for all programming in order to reserve a seat at the programs you would like to attend.
While Friday’s program is available to everyone, it is tailored to professionals, and continuing education credits are available for a variety of professions. Morning and afternoon workshops are $20 each. The Keynote/banquet is $60. Saturday’s program is for everyone at $10 for the day and registration is available online for all Old House Fair programming at centrehistory.org/ohf.
Contact us at: info@centrecountyhistory.org or 814-234-4779.

The Redbud Quilt Guild will be sponsoring The 26th Annual Huntingdon Quilt Show on April 28th and 29th. The quilt show will be in the Huntingdon Community Center. There will be homemade crafts, quilts, Guild Challenge, demonstrations, and door prizes. For more information, see web page www.RedbudQuiltGuild.weelby.com , or call 814-506-8529.

The Redbud Quilt Guild will be sponsoring The 26th Annual Huntingdon Quilt Show on April 28th and 29th. The quilt show will be in the Huntingdon Community Center. There will be homemade crafts, quilts, Guild Challenge, demonstrations, and door prizes. For more information, see web page www.RedbudQuiltGuild.weelby.com , or call 814-506-8529.

The Greater Johnstown Community Chorus will present their spring concert “100 Years of Music” on Friday, April 28th, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1000 Scalp Avenue and on Saturday, April 29th, at First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine Street.
Under the direction of John Livingston, the concert highlights favorite tunes over the decades such as Irving Berlin’s “Puttin’ on the Ritz” from the 1920’s to the acapella piece “Sing Me to Heaven” from the 1990’s.
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door

April 29 - LECTURES: The Bonus Army March on Washington D.C. - More than 20,000 former soldiers and their families occupied the nation’s capital between MAY and JULY 1932 to lobby for promised assistance due to military service in World War One. Museum lecturer Mr. Sean Reilly will examine the history of this saga in civil disobedience. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 10:30 a.m.; History of the 28th Division Shrine - Museum educator Joe Horvath traces the history of the Pennsylvania Military Museum and 28th Infantry Division’s National Shrine over the past 100 years. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 1:30 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Garden Bros Circus
Location: War Memorial Arena
Day/Date: Monday, May 1, 2017
Show times: 4:30 & 7:30 p.m.
GARDEN BROTHERS CIRCUS celebrates 100 years entertaining families throughout North America.
Last chance to see Elephants live!
‘Motorcycle Madness’ has motorcycle daredevils somersaulting and spinning in a big Globe of Doom; Chinese Acrobats, the Human Slingshot, Racing Camels, crazy comedy with Circus Clowns, daring aerialists; cirque artists.
Its 1½ hours of excitement and fun at GARDEN BROTHERS CIRCUS.
Free children’s tickets have been distributed at all elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers and churches. The Free Tickets are also available at sponsoring businesses in the area.
First one hundred adult tickets sold online are only $9.95 at www.GardenBrosCircus.com
Thank You!
http://www.gardenbroscircus.com/

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn't know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
lifestyle requirements of business owners, how to assess the feasibility of your business idea, the legal and tax implications of owning a business, how to develop a business plan, how to compile a bank-ready financial package, how to market your product or service, the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business, and where to find other resources that may help you succeed.
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
200 Innovation Blvd.
243 Technology Center
University Park PA

Join us at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library anytime between 4-8 PM on Friday, May 5 for wine tasting, appetizers, live music, and more. Enjoy wines from Groundhog Winery, Shadow Vineyard & Winery, Starr Hill Vineyard & Winery, and The Winery at Wilcox. Tickets are $15 each or (2) for $25, and tickets are available at the library prior to the event or at the door on the day-of. Must be 21 or older to attend. Proceeds benefit Punxsutawney Memorial Library's programs & services. For more information, give us a call at (814) 938-5020 or visit our website at www.punxsutawneylibrary.org.

J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital and the Kiwanis Club of Huntingdon are offering time saving, life saving testing, affordable blood analysis for individuals over the age of 18 on Saturday, May 6th from 7 am to 10 am. This is a $350 value for just $40! Testing includes: lipid panel, metabolic panel, TSH (thyroid check), hemoglobin/hematocrit, hemoglobin A1C, blood pressure screenings, BMI calculations,and MORE!

Come on out and join the Artisans In The Park as we celebrate our 2nd annual event at the beautiful Conrad Weiser Homestead located at 28 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Check out and shop with all of the great artisans, enjoy the delicious food and deserts in our food court and sample some amazing wine! Take a tour of the homestead, visit the gift shop and learn the history of the buildings and the land.
Admission is FREE and event takes place RAIN OR SHINE!
Visit www.ArtisansInThePark.com for more information.

Join us at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 51 Boal Ave/Business 322, Boalsburg, PA 16827 to celebrate the arrival of spring, the return of wildflowers, and the beginning of another gardening season. We’ll have over 350 species of native plants for sale; informational walks; local seasonal prepared foods; and educational resource tables where you can have native plant and gardening questions answered. Admission is free but please come prepared to support our vendors through purchases of plants and/or food.

May 06 – BATTERY B DRILL EXERCISE – The Civil War re-enactment group of the 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteers encamp on the grounds demonstrating the loading and firing of artillery pieces during their annual safety training and recruitment drive. Interested persons of all ages are invited to enlist. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The Plant Celebration has become a spring tradition at the Centre Furnace Mansion and plays an important role in the fun and fundraising efforts of the Centre County Historical Society! The Plant Celebration & Garden Sale is one of CCHS’s largest fundraising events. Do your Spring garden shopping here, while supporting a local non-profit organization that helps people understand, experience, appreciate and preserve Centre County’s cultural and natural heritage.
More information: 814-234-4779
LOCATION:
The Centre Furnace Mansion is located at 1001 E. College Avenue, State College. Parking is available in the lower lawn along College Avenue, as well as in the Mansion parking lot off of Porter Road.

DESCRIPTION: This event provides a family day of activity and fun for the community beginning with a 5,000-meter race at 9AM. A giant tent in the lower parking lot contains about 30 craft booths, and the cafeteria and lower parking lot are filled with food booths (featuring homemade ham pot pie, chicken corn soup, apple dumplings, homemade pies and barbecued chicken).
A Kid’s Korner featuring a bouncy, crafts, face painting, carnival games and other activities is available throughout the day.
Additionally, several auctions (Adult, Children’s and Silent) are held which typically raise an additional $25,000 for the general budget. The main auction of wood items, quilts, outdoor furniture, weekend get-aways, plants, shrubs and gift certificates is located in the gymnasium and begins early afternoon and generally continues until 6:00 p.m.
See Website for more information.

Monthly Cash BINGO at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School, 116 East Bishop Street Bellefonte, PA 16823. Tuesday, May 16th Doors open to the public at 6pm, First BINGO at 7pm. Games of Chance, Food and Drinks available! $20 for 20 games. Come enjoy a fun evening playing some BINGO! Walk-Ins Welcome, for more information visit facebook.com/events/464723170536675/

The Bellefonte Knights of Columbus will sponsor their All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast on Sunday May 21, 2017. This will be our last breakfast until the fall. We are open to the public from 8:30 am until Noon. In honor of Mother’s Day we are welcoming all Mothers to come eat breakfast for free. Regular price is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12, and free for children under 7. The menu includes orange juice, bacon, sausage, potatoes, eggs, French toast, pancakes, sausage gravy, oatmeal or grits, hot syrup, peaches, waffles, coffee and hot chocolate. We make specialty eggs and Blueberry or Chocolate chip pancakes upon request. Please come enjoy a great breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Home on Stoney Batter. Eat in and Take out is available. More information is available at facebook.com/events/252928545114012/

May 21 – – U.S. Army reunion and memorial service sponsored by the Pennsylvania National Guard commemorating the Pennsylvanian Citizen Soldier with a military band concert and equipment displays. Ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

May 27 & 28 –WORLD WAR II REVISITED Living History Bivouac – Axis and Allied living historians encamp on the grounds portraying field life in the European Theater of Operations, 1944-45. A short history of the war begins at 12:45 p.m. immediately followed by a tactical demonstration against German opposition. Bivouac open to the public 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. Musical entertainment at 2:30 on both days. Donation requested. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

June 03 – EXPLORING THE ARMOR - Take a private history tour of the outside tracked vehicles including a look inside the crew compartments. Tour begins in the museum theatre. Seating is limited; Reservations required. 2:00 p.m. The tour typically lasts two hours Admission To Event: $15.00 ($5.00 with museum membership) Email pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com for reservations. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The Tyrone Hospital Foundation will hold its 16th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Tyrone Hospital. The event will be held on Monday June 5, 2017 at Iron Masters Country Club located at 174 Cross Cove Rd in Roaring Spring, PA. PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE.
The Foundation is currently seeking sponsors and golfers for the event. Sponsorship opportunities are as follows: Outing Sponsor: $2,500.00 includes signage at the course and in the food tent, fee for a team of four, pre-tournament publicity and distribution of company marketing materials at the event. Corporate Sponsor: $1,500.00 includes signage at the course, fee for a team of four, pre-tournament publicity and distribution of company marketing materials at the event. Course Sponsor: $750.00 includes signage at the course and fee for a team of four. Beverage Cart Sponsor: $500 includes signage on the beverage cart. Tee/Green Sponsor: $250.00 includes tee signage. Four person team: $500.00 includes dinner.
Golfers have an opportunity to win a new car for a hole in one at a designated hole.
Commitments for Outing and Corporate sponsorship must be received by May 19th to receive all pre-tournament publicity.
Funds raised will be donated to Tyrone Hospital’s modernization and renovation project. This project will continue the improvements being made to the physical plant and acquire new equipment to support surgical services, emergency services, diagnostic imaging and other areas of the hospital in 2017-2018.
The tournament is a best ball-four man scramble with registration at 11:00 am and a shotgun start at 1:00 pm and dinner at 6:00 pm. Golfer registration deadline is May 19th.
For registration forms or for more information contact Murray Fetzer at (814) 505-5234.
or via e-mail at mfetzer@tyronehospital.org

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn't know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
lifestyle requirements of business owners, how to assess the feasibility of your business idea, the legal and tax implications of owning a business, how to develop a business plan, how to compile a bank-ready financial package, how to market your product or service, the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business, and where to find other resources that may help you succeed.
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
200 Innovation Blvd.
243 Technology Center
University Park PA

Open Acoustic Jam Sessions – The Chestnut Hills Social Center, 26 Heybert Drive, old Rt. 22, Blairsville, has Open Acoustic Jam Sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10 am until 12 Noon each month. If you can play an instrument, like to vocalize, or simply enjoy listening to other people make music, this is for you! No reservation is needed to attend, and the public is invited to come & join us! Questions: (724) 459-5251. Mark your calendar and plan to come and check out this musical, fun day.

Flea Market
Saturday
June 10, 2017
9 AM - 2 PM
Table Reservations - $5.00 Per Table
For More Information and table reservations Call:
539-1210 or 322-1354
Sponsored by the East Taylor Ladies Aux.
At The East Taylor Fire Hall

Times:

9:00AM - 2:00PM

Relay For Life of Cambria County

Dates:

Saturday, June 10, 2017 - Sunday, June 11, 2017

Title:

Relay For Life of Cambria County

Description:

This Saturday is the Relay for Life of Cambria County, held at Central Cambria High School track beginning at 10am and ending at 10am on Sunday, June 11th.
This year we have added a “Kids Relay” where we will have a Tea Party, Touch-A-Truck, Storybook Laps, and activities just for kids. The theme is Fairytales, so our teams that fundraised all year long will set up a tent site and decorate according to the favorite fairytale. We also have several princesses attending, and various ceremonies throughout the day to honor, celebrate, and remember all those impacted by cancer.
This event is free to attend. Food, music, activities, and games will go on all day!

June 10 – LECTURE/MOVIE The Bear that Inspired Winnie the Pooh – Adopted by a Canadian Regimental Veterinarian before being shipped to England for service in World War One, this presentation and movie tells the story of the real bear at the London Zoo that inspired the author A.A. Milne. Donations encouraged for admission. 1:30 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The Harris Twp Lions Club will begin repairing and repainting the foot bridge at the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg, PA

Times:

9:00AM - 10:00AM

Blood Drive

Dates:

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - Monday, July 03, 2017

Title:

Blood Drive

Description:

The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on the lower level near Auntie Anne's.

Times:

1:00PM - 7:00PM

Father`s Day Dinner & Entertainment

Dates:

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Title:

Father`s Day Dinner & Entertainment

Description:

Evening Dinner - The Saltsburg Social Center, 212 Point Street, Saltsburg, offers evening hours every Monday and Wednesday. On Wednesday, June 14th they are having Special Father's Day Dinner, with a home-cooked evening meal at 5 pm for just $3.50 Plus from 4:30-6 pm 'Simple Pleasures Band' will be entertaining! You must make a reservation by calling the center in advance! Call (724) 639-9055.

Times:

4:30PM - 7:00PM

FLAG DAY CELEBRATION

Dates:

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Title:

FLAG DAY CELEBRATION

Description:

June 14 – FLAG DAY CELEBRATION – The State College Elks and local veterans organizations host a joint Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony on the grounds of the 28th Infantry Division Shrine. 6:00 p.m. 28th Division Shrine parade grounds. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Registration for the 21st annual Bob Cantu Basketball Camps are open for sessions 1 & 2 in Paso Robles, CA! Both sessions will take place June 19th through the 22nd with boys and girls ages 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and boys and girls ages 9-12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at cantucamps.com! To register for sessions 1 & 2 visit cantucamps.com or give us a call!
North County Camp Line: (805)- 461-4919
E-mail: BobCantu@cantucamps.com

Celebrate summer with Punxsutawney Memorial Library's 23rd Annual Hot Dog Days at Punxsy SHOP 'n SAVE. Starting 10 a.m. daily between June 19 through June 23, we'll have delicious summer treats. A meal is $2 and includes a hot dog, chips, and drink; each additional item is only $1. Ice cream starts Tuesday at $2 a bowl. This is great for picnics, office lunches, dinner on-the-go, and more. So, grab your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors and come on out to support the library. Proceeds benefit Punxsutawney Memorial Library's programs and services.

Painting Classes with Sandy – The Two Lick Valley Social Center, 450 Franklin Street, Clymer, will offer Painting Classes on Thursday, June 22nd at 12:30 pm. Contact the center at (724) 254-9820 for more information and to sign up for the class.

Times:

12:30PM - 1:30PM

BOOT CAMP PREP CLASS

Dates:

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Title:

BOOT CAMP PREP CLASS

Description:

June 24 – BOOT CAMP PREP CLASS – Group instruction in close order drill, military etiquette and history of the 28th Infantry Division Shrine designed as an educational adjunct for those enrolling in the AUGUST Boot Camp for Kids. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch provided. $25 per person. Reservations required. Email pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

2017 Henszey-Pyle Author Series
Pennsylvania in Public Memory: Reclaiming the Industrial Past, a talk by author Dr. Carolyn Kitch.
“This is a fascinating book that will make a major original contribution to the overlapping fields of public history, deindustrialization, and tourism studies.” —Steven High, Concordia University, author of Industrial Sunset
What stories do we tell about America’s once-great industries at a time when they are fading from the landscape? Pennsylvania in Public Memory attempts to answer that question, exploring the emergence of a heritage culture of industry and its loss through the lens of its most representative industrial state. Based on news coverage, interviews, and more than two hundred heritage sites, this book traces the narrative themes that shape modern public memory of coal, steel, railroading, lumber, oil, and agriculture, and that collectively tell a story about national as well as local identity in a changing social and economic world.
This author series is underwritten by the Anne Hamilton Henszey Pyle and Kenneth B. Pyle Educational Fund for Regional Heritage Preservation.
The Centre Furnace Mansion is located at 1001 E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801. Parking is available in the lower lawn along College Avenue, as well as in the Mansion parking lot off of Porter Road. Admission to the program is FREE. Donations are appreciated. For more information, please call (814) 234-4779.

The Galleria's Annual July 3rd Fireworks!
New this year, Hogue's Fun Factory will be making an outdoor kidzone area with inflatables and carnival games!
Pay for a wristband to jump all day indoor and outside!

July 04 – “KIDS DAY II: Dress Up and Discover!!” - Kids of all ages get to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection. Pose for pictures behind the wheel of an authentic Jeep! Regular Admission Rates Apply; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

July 04 – KIDS DAY II: Dress Up and Discover!! - Kids of all ages get to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection. Pose for pictures behind the wheel of an authentic Jeep! Regular Admission Rates Apply; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn't know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
lifestyle requirements of business owners, how to assess the feasibility of your business idea, the legal and tax implications of owning a business, how to develop a business plan, how to compile a bank-ready financial package, how to market your product or service, the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business, and where to find other resources that may help you succeed.
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
200 Innovation Blvd.
243 Technology Center
University Park PA

July 13 to 16 – PEOPLE’S CHOICE FESTIVAL OF PENNSYLVANIA ARTS - Annual arts and crafts festival features the best of Central Pennsylvania’s artisans with food, fun and family entertainment in a park-like setting. Visit www.peopleschoicefestival.com for more information. $5.00 for onsite parking. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

July 13 to 16 – PEOPLE’S CHOICE FESTIVAL OF PENNSYLVANIA ARTS - Annual arts and crafts festival features the best of Central Pennsylvania’s artisans with food, fun and family entertainment in a park-like setting. Visit www.peopleschoicefestival.com for more information. $5.00 for onsite parking. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Graduates of Johnstown Catholic High School and Bishop McCort Catholic High School will gather on Friday, July 21, 2017 and Sunday, July 23, 2017 to reminisce and catch-up with friends and family. Organizers are expecting more than 300 alumni to enjoy the planned activities with many returning to the Johnstown area to see how things have changed. Reunion events are free for members of any class and their families.
Alumni are also invited to join the Crusader/Crusher Unity March taking place on Saturday, July 22 to celebrate Catholic education and family. The Divine Mercy/Bishop McCort event will kick off at 10:00 am from Point Stadium and conclude around 11:30 am at the BMCHS Chapel.
The schedule for all alumni includes
Friday, July 21, 2017
All School Reunion Picnic
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Food and Drink for Purchase, Music and Activities for the Whole Family
Art Works Building of Bottle Works
413 Third Avenue, Cambria City
Johnstown, PA 15901
Friday’s Activities Sponsored by
SENIOR LIFE
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Crusader/Crusher Unity March
In Support of Catholic Education
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Point Stadium to Bishop McCort Catholic High School
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Alumni Mass & Brunch
11:00 AM Mass at St. John Gualbert Cathedral
117 Clinton St.
Johnstown, PA 15901
Brunch to follow at Bishop McCort’s Bach Center/Courtyard
Brunch by RSVP only at 814-248-3867
Bishop McCort’s principal, Tom Fleming, will be attending and looks forward to a great turnout this year. Fleming invited all alumni and said, “This is a great event where alumni of Johnstown Catholic and Bishop McCort can reacquaint with one another and reminisce about their time at 25 Osborne Street. It is also an opportunity for our students and faculty to update them about current happenings at their alma mater.”

Developed during WWII, napalm was a psychologically and physically scarring weapon. Agent Orange was a herbicide used to kill off the thick jungle canopy in South Vietnam depriving the enemy of concealment. Retired Armstrong Industries Chemist Dr. Ron Lenox will discuss the development and deployment of this now banned technology.

Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County and partner organizations for a day of family fun activities, interactive exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations as we discover the secret lives of butterflies, bees, and all of our pollinator pals.
The amazing Pollinator Parade kicks off the day as pollinator enthusiasts of all ages come dressed as their favorite pollinator, parading through the park to the Snetsinger Butterfly Garden. Visitors can take home a free milkweed plant to start their own pollinator-friendly habitat (while supplies last). This event is free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages.

July 22 & 23 – VIETNAM Revisited Living History Combat Bivouac – Living historians bivouac (encampment) on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum portraying the combat soldier of the Vietnam era in Southeast Asia. Daily programs include accompanying squads on Recon Patrols and a tactical patrol ambush demonstration at 1:30 p.m. Bivouac opens at 10 a.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

This event is held at Poe Valley State Park.
Learn about life in a Civilian Conservation Corps camp. Share with others and learn how events brought about the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps program that included the construction of Poe Valley State Park. Enjoy a stroll along Poe Valley Lake that resulted from the construction of an earthen and masonry dam through the works of CCC Company 1333 Camp S-63 located near the park. You may even be able to visit the site where the camp was erected and tour the original officer’s quarters building. A collection of memorabilia will be on display for you to enjoy and you may bring any mementos you have that you wish to share with others.
Enjoy a free lunch featuring real menu items from authentic CCC recipes and menu boards. While lunch is free, it would be helpful for us to know how many plan to attend. RSVP for lunch at CentreHistory.org/legacyday or call (814) 234-4779.
This is an event for everyone and all ages. CCC veterans, sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters, nieces, nephews, extended family members, CCC history buffs, local historians, are encouraged to attend and bring your CCC stories, questions and step back in time!
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and contributors, this is a free and family friendly event.
For the full schedule visit: http://www.centrehistory.org/legacyday or contact us at 814-234-4779.
Poe Valley State Park
136 Poe Valley Park Circle
Coburn, PA 16832
Phone: 814-349-2460

Please join us for PCO’s 6th Annual FarmFest, Pennsylvania’s premier organic festival, July 28–29, Friday, 9:30am–10:30pm and Saturday, 9am–8pm, at the Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall. For the past five years, thousands of visitors have flocked to the festival to celebrate organic agriculture and sustainable living. This year we hope you will too. At FarmFest you will find an amazing array of festivities from educational workshops and inspiring speakers to great organic food, regional and national exhibitors featuring sustainable products and services, local artisans, children’s activities and live music. Oh, and did we mention organic ice cream and hayrides? FarmFest is truly an event for all ages.
For more information call PA Organic at 814-422-0251

The Walk to Defeat ALS® is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure, and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, which raises funds that allow our local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7-15-17
Micki Samson
The Dance Shop
814-941-1915
3614 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
info@TheDanceShopAltoona.com
Hundreds to Perform at Pennsylvania’s Largest Dance Party
#PAsLargestDanceParty
Altoona, PA: On Saturday, July 29, 2017 hundreds of dancers, twirlers, cheerleaders and gymnasts will perform at The Dance Shop to celebrate National Dance Day. The Dance Shop is celebrating National Dance Day with a day full of events kicking off with coffee, drinks and donuts at 8:30 am. A selfie station will be available for participants to have a little fun before the main event starts. Participants will be practicing and performing a pre-choreographed group dance starting at 9:00 am in the parking lot which will be videotaped and entered into The Dizzy Feet Foundation’s National Dance Day Video Contest! After the group dance, local studios and groups will be performing in the parking lot throughout the day!
Store owner Micki Samson said that she was expecting over 200 dancers, twirlers, cheerleaders, gymnasts, parents and siblings to attend the second year of this now annual event. Participants who RSVP by July 22 on The Dance Shop’s Facebook National Dance Day Event Page http://bit.ly/2t5AEV2 will receive a FREE Dance Shop National Dance Day Tee Shirt to wear that day!
Here are a few of the other happenings going on during the event:
• There will be prizes, giveaways and contests going on all day. Prizes will be awarded for the largest group, the youngest participant, the oldest participant, the participant who travelled the longest to get there, and more! The grand prize will be a $100 Dance Shop shopping spree!
• The Bibbidy Bobbidy Ballerinas will be on hand collecting donations of new or gently used costumes to be given to children when they visit them in the hospitals. For more information: www.facebook.com/fairydancemother1
• We will also be collecting gently used dancewear and shoes for the Donate4Dance Mission. For more information: www.facebook.com/donate4dance
• All participants will receive 25% OFF their purchases that day.
The Dance Shop: The Dance Shop is central Pennsylvania’s largest dance store. It is your destination store for all types of shoes, tights, leotards and apparel for dancers, twirlers, gymnasts, and cheerleaders of all ages; for girls and boys, for teens and adults, for men and women. The Dance Shop also carries bags, accessories, gifts, jewelry and much more. The Dance Shop also operates the nation’s first Mobile Dance Boutique, which travels to studios and events
in the surrounding area.
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Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn't know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Learn from a business consultant about:
lifestyle requirements of business owners, how to assess the feasibility of your business idea, the legal and tax implications of owning a business, how to develop a business plan, how to compile a bank-ready financial package, how to market your product or service, the health and safety regulations that may apply to your business, and where to find other resources that may help you succeed.
Cost: $20; Veterans are admitted free of charge with ID.
200 Innovation Blvd.
243 Technology Center
University Park PA

August 05 – BOOT CAMP for KIDS – A summer day camp of military instruction designed for children ages 08 to 13. Participants are assigned to platoons attending to three training stations staffed by prior service soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines. A t-shirt, boonie hat and lunch of Meals-Ready-to-Eat are provided. Pre-registration and program fee of $40 required. Registration deadline JULY 19, 2017. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Fine Wine and Service Dogs—It’s the Perfect Pairing
Join Susquehanna Service Dogs, NFL Hall of Fame players, and other former Penn State Football greats for A Perfect Pairing: UNRIVALED at Bucks Valley Winery and Vineyards from 4-8 p.m. on August 5.
Bucks Valley Winery and Vineyards will be featuring “Independence Unleashed,” a red wine specially labeled for Susquehanna Service Dogs. A portion of all sales of these specially labeled bottles will be donated to SSD.
A Perfect Pairing: UNRIVALED includes appetizers, food trucks, live music by Cool D and the Rhythm Bag, a raffle, and a silent auction with one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia such as a Penn State football signed by the 1986 championship team and Joe Paterno, a signed photo of Hall of Famer Jack Ham and Joe Paterno, and a program from Penn State’s 1,000th game, among other great items.
Hall of Fame players and former Penn State Football players will be available throughout the evening for autographs and photo opportunities. Susquehanna Service Dogs’ Under the Sea puppies will also be available for photos and puppy hugs.
Tickets cost $20 per person or $35 per couple and includes a sample of “Independence Unleashed” and an SSD magnet. The first 300 people to purchase tickets will also receive an SSD wine glass.
A Perfect Pairing: UNRIVALED benefits Susquehanna Service Dogs through the Jamie S. Wise Memorial Scholarship. Established by Tom Wise in honor of his late wife and her love of teaching, the scholarship supports an apprentice dog trainer position at SSD.
More details about the event are available at www.keystonehumanservices.org/events/perfect-pairing/.
Since 1993, Susquehanna Service Dogs has been training service dogs to support children and adults with disabilities to live more independently. While promoting maximum independence, SSD’s service dogs, facility dogs, and companion dogs make it possible for their human partners to pursue everyday lives, including meaningful employment, education, and community life.
A fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International, Susquehanna Service Dogs is a nonprofit program of Keystone Human Services.
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A copy of the official registration and financial information for Keystone Human Services and Keystone Partnership may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

The Centre County Historical Society invites you to the “Music Under the Sycamore” Summer Party. Kick back and relax under the centuries-old Sycamore on the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Centre Furnace Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy the soulful harmonies of Pure Cane Sugar, an Americana band that calls State College home. Bring your family, chairs and blankets! Tickets include music and light refreshments, tours of the Mansion and this year's exhibition "Unraveling the Threads of History".
Tickets $15.00 each or two for $25.00. Purchase tickets at CentreHistory.org or by calling 814-234-4779.
Thank you to our event sponsor: First National Bank
The Centre Furnace Mansion is located at 1001 E. College Avenue, State College.
For more information visit CentreHistory.org or call 814-234-4779.

More than 100 vendors display quality wares and antiques on the streets of Uptown Somerset. Includes food vendors, an Antique & Classic Car Show from noon to 2 p.m. at Somerset Trust Co. on West Main Street, and an Appraisal Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the steps of the Somerset County Courthouse (fee per item). Free admission and free parking in the parking garage on East Catherine Street. Held rain or shine. Please, no pets.
For more information, call (814) 445-6431 or visit www.somersetpa.net.

August 12 KIDS DAY III: Dress Up and Discover!! Kids of all ages get to wear combat gear and helmets from the museum education collection. Pose for pictures behind the wheel of an authentic Jeep! Regular Admission Rates Apply; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

The National "Wings of Freedom Tour" is coming to the Blair County Airport during the weekend of August 18-20.
Altoona-Blair County Airport at Main Ramp
August 18 - 2PM to 5PM
August 19 - 9AM to 5PM
August 20 - 9AM to 5PM
The Tour is a Living History experience to honor our WW2 veterans. In addition, it serves to educate visitors, especially younger Americans, about our nation's history and heritage. It includes four of the most famous military aircraft that served during WW2. All the planes will be available for interior tours, and actual flight experiences.

NetShape Technologies, an industry leader in powder metal manufacturing, will be hosting a job fair at its production facility located on 409 Third Street in Falls Creek, Saturday, August 26th from 8AM until Noon.
Continued growth means opportunities exist for factory and management positions including die-setters, maintenance, machine operators, technicians and programmers, inspectors, operations manager, engineers and human resources. NetShape offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary.
Daycare will be provided during the event.

Millheim, PA - PVCA (Penns Valley Conservation Association) is pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Crickfest celebration is scheduled for Sunday September 3rd, 2017. The event takes place in beautiful Coburn Park (Coburn PA) and runs from 11am to 6pm. Crickfest is free and open to the public. All proceeds from the event go to support PVCA’s Environmental Education programs within the Penns Valley Area School District and community. Expect to hear great music, eat delicious food, and learn something new. Fun for all ages!

September 10 EXPLORING THE ARMOR Take a private history tour of the outside tracked vehicles including a look inside the crew compartments. Tour begins in the museum theater. Seating is limited; Reservations required. 2:00 p.m. The tour typically lasts two hours Admission To Event: $15.00 ($5.00 with museum membership) Email pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com for reservations. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

“An Afternoon with Clara Barton” is presented as a first person presentation with Miss Barton recalling one of her Civil War battlefield memories giving guests the experience of attending one of Miss Barton‘s 300 lectures she gave after the war.
Presented by Jennifer Zukowski as Miss Clara Barton.
This program is open to the public. Admission to the program is free.
Location: The Centre Furnace Mansion, 1001 E. College Ave., State College.
For more information visit CentreHistory.org or call 814-234-4779.

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Sponsored by SCORE, SPE Federal Credit Union, Penn State Learning Factory, and Jersey Shore State Bank.

Cécile McLorin Salvant, whose For One to Love earned the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, is “the finest jazz singer to emerge in the last decade,” writes a New York Times critic.
Wynton Marsalis is convinced of her greatness. “She has poise, elegance, soul, humor, sensuality, power, virtuosity, range, insight, intelligence, depth, and grace,” he says of the singer, who has been thrilling listeners across America and Europe since she won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition in 2010.
McLorin Salvant—who is fascinated by the history of American music and the connections among jazz, vaudeville, blues, and folk—meticulously selects her repertoire. She’s known for unearthing rarely recorded gems that tell powerful stories.
“I’ve never heard a singer of her generation who has such a command of styles ranging from Bessie Smith to Betty Carter,” says pianist and composer Aaron Diehl. “To have an artist with such a handle on jazz vocabulary while being extremely expressive and soulful, that’s very rare.”
She will perform with her band—piano, bass, and drums—in concert at Schwab Auditorium.

This event is held every year on the Old Main Lawn and it is the Tri-Service ROTC Prisoner of War and Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Vigil.
This event is hosted every year by Penn State’s chapter of the Arnold air society (AAS), better known as the Harry R. Armstrong Squadron. This is a professional, honorary, and service organization advocating the support of aerospace power. To give you a better understanding of the organization, the Arnold Air Society started at the University of Cincinnati in the year 1947 as an extracurricular for Cadets. The name "Arnold Air Society", was in honor of the Air Force's ONLY 5-Star General at the time, Henry "Hap" Arnold. The Arnold Air Society is affiliated with the Air Force Association (AFA), which is an Air Force magazine that informs and connects service members from all levels about what is going on in the community. That being said, the organization is very prestigious because it has high standards and values when it comes to volunteering and paying tribute to those who have served before us.
This background is important to know because it is what has molded Penn State’s chapter of the organization to do more for the community. Just last year, the POW/MIA Vigil lasted around 30-40 minutes. Basically, this event recognizes those veterans who fell victim to imprisonment during war and those who went missing without a trace in the line of action. In the past, there has been a missing man table with honor guard for 24 hours, as well as various speakers and even some performances by Air Force ROTC’s very own a capella group, "The Wild Blue Younders", (which I myself am a member). Having said that, let me make clear that this vigil is not only an Arnold Air Society effort, or an Air Force ROTC effort. It is a Tri-Service effort from all of the ROTC branches at Penn State. I am simply a Public Affairs officer trying to get the word out. Each year over 200 Cadets and Midshipmen have been in attendance in addition to all of those who paid tribute from the State College community. The event has turned out to be very successful in the last couple of years, but we could always use the help to make it better!
The Harry R. Armstrong Squadron has had help from Penn State’s Social Media Manager who scheduled various Tweets to raise awareness about the event. The squadron was also able to have a live “On Air” interview at The Lion 90.7 FM where they recording a public service announcement, which turned out to be very influential. These public affairs projects paired with a couple breathtaking newspaper articles seemed to have been the determining point in what basically allowed the community to realize what we were honoring through this event. Last year turned out to be an amazing vigil and I say that because not only did the community react in a positive way, the area and even the nation took notice. Granting the squadron awards for its POW/MIA Vigil, the Harry R. Armstrong Squadron received an area level award at the University of Virginia for its public affairs efforts in regards to the vigil and furthermore received a national level award at Disney World for “Best Support of a POW Awareness Program.”
We take great pride in this vigil because it means so much! It is a very humbling experience and we would like to share that with all that care to pay tribute. That being said, we would like to invite you to the vigil and furthermore, we would like to ask for your help by letting the community know about this award-winning event that honors those who are gone but never forgotten.
The Vigil will take place on September 15, 2017 at 4:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Very Respectfully,
JOSHUA MALDONADO-SANTIAGO, C/Capt, AFROTC
Executive Officer
720th Air Force ROTC Detachment
The Pennsylvania State University
Phone: (215)436-4718
JOSHUA MALDONADO-SANTIAGO, C/First Lt, AAS
Harry R. Armstrong Squadron PA
720th Air Force ROTC Detachment
The Pennsylvania State University
Phone: (215)436-4718

Times:

4:00PM - 5:30PM

Chicken BBQ Dinner & Bake Sale

Dates:

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Title:

Chicken BBQ Dinner & Bake Sale

Description:

St. Vincent De Paul Society Family Kitchen will hold a Chicken BBQ Dinner and bake sale at Bishop McCort High School. Ticket information contact Greg at the Family Kitchen 539-7811 or Georgia at 242-2083. All proceeds benefit the Family Kitchen which serves approximately 200 daily lunch meals, year round

Would you rather pay fines or learn before your business receives fines? Attend this OSHA seminar to stop possible fines.
Come learn more about three of OSHAs Top 10 most frequently cited standards. During this session we will review these basic hazards and explore how to comply with each.
What you will learn:
Hazard Communication:
• Is your hazard communication program up to date?
• Learn the five elements of a hazard communication program.
• What information should be on a secondary label?
• What information is available on a safety data sheet?
• What information do I need to train my employees on?
• What resources are available?
Machine Guarding:
• What has OSHA learned from our 2015 amputation reporting requirement?
• What are the causes for machine accidents?
• Where do mechanical hazards occur?
• What is a point of operation and how can I protect the worker?
• We will look at example hazards and discuss how to protect the worker.
Lockout/Tagout:
• What are the elements of a lockout tagout program?
• What sources of energy should I be concerned with?
• What are the six steps for an effective lockout tagout procedure?
• What are common mistakes found with lockout tagout programs?
• Whom should I train?
Who Should Attend?
Any business with eleven or more employees is potentially affected by OSHA regulations. Business owners, managers, and employees should attend this workshop on how to protect their businesses! General industry employers who use chemicals or have equipment should also attend.

World class musicians who come to a small church in a tiny town, apparently out of sheer enthusiasm for what they do, to perform at a scrappy little ragtime festival to an awed and amazed crowd. Every year I pinch myself. I can't believe what I'm hearing and where I am. Surely this church would be packed if others only knew of these phenomenal performances.
And the laughter and the jokes -the performers are national and far flung friends who love ribbing and challenging each other. We all soak up their informality, sharing in the intimacy. Please come.

Family Discovery Day at the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden
Celebrate Autumn, learn about butterflies on the move and much more at Family Discovery Day, Sat. Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to noon in the Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden. Fun, fall things to learn and make. Free! The Children’s Garden is at 203 North Allegheny St., behind the Centre County Library & Historical Museum.
The Bellefonte Community Children’s Garden is open dawn to dusk and is a partnership of the Bellefonte Garden Club, Penn State Master Gardeners and Centre County Library.

On Saturday, September 23rd, an open house will be held at location of The Old PA Pike during the day. Here, outdoor enthusiasts, members of the community and the public in general will get to see a portion of the path as it exists now as well as the planned direction it will head in the near future.
Directions: PA Turnpike to Breezewood exit (161), turn right onto Route 30 East. Parking at 16637 US Route 30, Breezewood, PA (former Ramada Inn location across from the Quality Inn).
Date: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Details:
-Restroom Facilities and Free Parking provided at the host location (Across from the quality Inn at 16621 Lincolin Hwy (Rte. 30) in Breezewood, PA east of the Route 70/30 intersections)
-There will be free Guided Bus Tours provided by Garry Pepple, leaving from the host location beginning at 10:00 AM and running every 30 minutes. Buses will take participants to the Sideling Hill Tunnel, drop them off and pick them up again at the tunnel site. The bus tour will include a brief lecture about the trail and the significant history related to the South Pennsylvania Railroad, Turnpike, etc.
-Lighting Demonstrations will be held at the Sideling Hill tunnel throughout the day and access to that location will be provided via the bus tours.
- An Open House Tent with the Master Plan and project boards for viewing, review and public comments, as well as public voting on options. Primary presentations will be given at 12:00 Noon and 2:00 PM, but there will be staff present throughout the day to review and answer questions.
-Live Music will be performed by local artists, Tom Fix (10:00-11:30 AM) and Free Donuts (Kenny Fetterman & Michal Wiles, 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM).
-A variety of Food Truck and Concessions, opening around 10:00 AM will be located at the host location in Breezewood and available until 4:00 PM.

September 23 & 24 – “Then & NOW Living History Encampment/Bivouac” – Visit this Living History Time Line of Uniforms and Equipment from the 18th through 21st centuries on the grounds of the Pennsylvania Military Museum. Battle dress uniform show and weapons demonstrations begin at 1:00 p.m. each day. 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

GET READY JOHNSTOWN, PA, BECAUSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! CIRQUE ITALIA, THE FIRST TRAVELING WATER CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN WITH A SPECTACULAR SHOW THAT YOU CAN’T MISS!
Cirque Italia has grown to the point where the next logical step can only be to expand operations and double our presence at the national level. In response to our wonderful fans all over the U.S., and with over 90% of shows being sold out, NOW is the perfect time for a substantial investment.
Beginning in 2017, Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, introduces a second unit, the Gold Unit: a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show.
This new performance will feature an ultra-modern water curtain that controls every droplet of water meticulously. Cirque Italia is ready to provide a breathtaking experience. This new stage by itself is enough to amaze the most demanding audience, and synchronized with the most creative display of superhuman talent - the result is simply out of this world!
The latest trends of the industry are challenged with every Cirque Italia appearance and this 2nd unit is not going to be any different. A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. This production will feature acts all the way from Russia to Mexico. Cirque Italia believes in multi-culturalism as one of our strongest assets.
Packed full of incredible acts, there is no room for boredom. The variety presented is exceptional. For those who enjoy smart and well-thought out comedy, Alex the clown thrills while taking an acrobatic journey on the trampoline. Our Argentinian twin jugglers (with a Guinness World Record in their pockets) can handle all kinds of objects in the air, even fire! There is almost no bodily limit for our contortionist as she bends in ways you never would have imagined. She makes it seem so natural, you might end up trying it in yoga class.
Whether it’s a futuristic laser act or mesmerizing aerial performances, the show has something for all tastes and expectations. One thing Cirque Italia sets out to accomplish is to create a type of world-class entertainment suitable for all age groups.
This new second unit also follows the same strict animal-free policy that makes the Water Circus stand out from other circus entertainment shows.
The “magic touch” of the Italian entrepreneur Manuel Rebecchi, President and Owner of Cirque Italia, added to the flawless direction of the COO, Chanté DeMoustes, and has turned this once romantic project into a successful production known and acclaimed all over the country.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be amazed and transported to a fantastic realm where your deepest dreams can -and will- come true.
For more information visit www.cirqueitalia.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location.
When: September 28 – October 1
Where: 500 Galleria Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904
At: Johnstown Galleria
Located: Between Sears and Bon-Ton
—Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent
· September 28 – Thursday: 7:30pm
· September 29 – Friday: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
· September 30 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
· October 1 – Sunday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Box office hours:
The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.
Non-show days: 10am – 6pm
On show days: 10am – 9pm
You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.
Non vediamo l'ora di vedervi allo spettacolo!
Let Your Imagination Wander...and come DIVE into the Magical world of CIRQUE ITALIA
BRANDING VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tkzfzcgUZs
PROMO VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-v5D6WH5pQ&spfreload=5

Times:

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Samurai Project Fundraiser for Vets

Dates:

Saturday, September 30, 2017

Title:

Samurai Project Fundraiser for Vets

Description:

This is a Day Long Fundraiser to benefit the Samurai Project.
The mission of the Samurai Project is to provide a comprehensive recreational equine therapy program for United States veterans who suffer from post conflict trauma. The equine program designed by the SamPro is heavily steeped in both experiential and education therapy.
When/Where:
September 30th from 1pm-10:30pm
at Horizon View Farms - Chickentown Rd. - Rockwood, PA
Events:
Paso Fino Horse Exhibitions 1pm
Ferrier Demonstration
Live entertainment 2:30-5pm
Wagon Rides
Cornhole/bocci
Antique auction
Camden Jordan from Texas 7:30-10 pm
Www.camdenjordan.com
Tall Pines $80k Custom Built Bootleggers Buggy featured on the History Channel Custom Build Show AirRade Avalanche Custom H2Hummer
Vendors:
Morguen Toole
Tall Pines Distillery
Bella Merchantile
Partners:
Friends of Flight 93
Ft Ligonier
Veterans Leadership Program

Times:

1:00PM - 10:30PM

Events for: October 2017

Cirque Italia

Dates:

Thursday, September 28, 2017 - Sunday, October 01, 2017

Title:

Cirque Italia

Description:

GET READY JOHNSTOWN, PA, BECAUSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! CIRQUE ITALIA, THE FIRST TRAVELING WATER CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN WITH A SPECTACULAR SHOW THAT YOU CAN’T MISS!
Cirque Italia has grown to the point where the next logical step can only be to expand operations and double our presence at the national level. In response to our wonderful fans all over the U.S., and with over 90% of shows being sold out, NOW is the perfect time for a substantial investment.
Beginning in 2017, Cirque Italia, the first traveling Water Circus, introduces a second unit, the Gold Unit: a luxurious experience where technology and preforming arts are mixed to create a one-of-a-kind show.
This new performance will feature an ultra-modern water curtain that controls every droplet of water meticulously. Cirque Italia is ready to provide a breathtaking experience. This new stage by itself is enough to amaze the most demanding audience, and synchronized with the most creative display of superhuman talent - the result is simply out of this world!
The latest trends of the industry are challenged with every Cirque Italia appearance and this 2nd unit is not going to be any different. A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. This production will feature acts all the way from Russia to Mexico. Cirque Italia believes in multi-culturalism as one of our strongest assets.
Packed full of incredible acts, there is no room for boredom. The variety presented is exceptional. For those who enjoy smart and well-thought out comedy, Alex the clown thrills while taking an acrobatic journey on the trampoline. Our Argentinian twin jugglers (with a Guinness World Record in their pockets) can handle all kinds of objects in the air, even fire! There is almost no bodily limit for our contortionist as she bends in ways you never would have imagined. She makes it seem so natural, you might end up trying it in yoga class.
Whether it’s a futuristic laser act or mesmerizing aerial performances, the show has something for all tastes and expectations. One thing Cirque Italia sets out to accomplish is to create a type of world-class entertainment suitable for all age groups.
This new second unit also follows the same strict animal-free policy that makes the Water Circus stand out from other circus entertainment shows.
The “magic touch” of the Italian entrepreneur Manuel Rebecchi, President and Owner of Cirque Italia, added to the flawless direction of the COO, Chanté DeMoustes, and has turned this once romantic project into a successful production known and acclaimed all over the country.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be amazed and transported to a fantastic realm where your deepest dreams can -and will- come true.
For more information visit www.cirqueitalia.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $10.00-$50.00 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to find out the promo code for this location.
When: September 28 – October 1
Where: 500 Galleria Dr, Johnstown, PA 15904
At: Johnstown Galleria
Located: Between Sears and Bon-Ton
—Under the stunning White & Blue Big Top Tent
· September 28 – Thursday: 7:30pm
· September 29 – Friday: 4:30pm & 7:30pm
· September 30 – Saturday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
· October 1 – Sunday: 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm
Box office hours:
The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.
Non-show days: 10am – 6pm
On show days: 10am – 9pm
You can purchase tickets through our website (cirqueitalia.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.
Non vediamo l'ora di vedervi allo spettacolo!
Let Your Imagination Wander...and come DIVE into the Magical world of CIRQUE ITALIA
BRANDING VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tkzfzcgUZs
PROMO VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-v5D6WH5pQ&spfreload=5

Times:

7:30PM - 9:30PM

The First Step of Starting a Small Business

Dates:

Tuesday, October 03, 2017

Title:

The First Step of Starting a Small Business

Description:

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Sponsored by SCORE, SPE Federal Credit Union, Penn State Learning Factory, and Jersey Shore State Bank.

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 – 7:30 p.m.
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 269-7200 or 1-800-846-2787
www.upjarts.org
CONCERT IS FREE (Tickets are free but required). Ticket request form will be available after September 4 at upjarts.org
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to perform for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Today, “The President’s Own” is celebrated for its role at the White House and its dynamic public performances, which total more than 500 annually.

October 07 – Keeping it Clean – Museum educators, guides and reenactors will demonstrate the proper cleaning techniques for various weapons found in the museum armory while telling you the history of the arm. Learn how to properly care for and maintain some of the same arms found in your granddad’s closet! Donation requested. 12PM to 3PM. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Montreal, the fertile crescent of contemporary circus, has done it again. Flip FabriQue, the newest gravity-defying sensation from Quebec, will make its Center for the Performing Arts premiere in Catch Me!, a celebration of fun and friendship.
“The young members of Flip FabriQue claim to be French Canadian,” writes a New York Times critic, “but after watching them perform, you may suspect that they hail from a different planet. … This troupe offers acts that don’t seem humanly possible, like walking up a building face. … In a signature act, ‘Trampowall,’ members of the group place a trampoline in front of it, bounce forcefully on their backs to a great height and then, with the help of momentum and what must be terrific shoes, walk the remaining few steps up its surface to cavort on a rooflike shelf.”
Catch Me! finds friends coming together after a decade to spend a weekend at a country cottage. “For Flip FabriQue, the stage is a playground where high-level acrobatics and parkour are the natural vocabulary,” writes a reviewer for Scotland’s ThreeWeeksEdinburgh.com. “In a nonchalant way, with their casual clothes and childlike energy, these six performers show off incredible trick after incredible trick … . But it’s not just acrobatics; it’s their inventiveness and charisma. The show … opens the door to some sweet nostalgia, playfulness, and jokes that weave the acts together … .”
Flip FabriQue’s performers, a woman and five men, met while students at the Quebec Circus School. Catch Me! grew out of their reunion years later. Each of the artists is a veteran of Cirque du Soleil productions. Three also have been members of Center for the Performing Arts favorite Cirque Éloize.
“This is absolute world class circus craft. There is so much joie de vivre on stage you’ll walk out buzzing. An utterly phenomenal show,” raves a critic for EdinburghGuide.com.

Visit the Rockhill Trolley Museum's Pumpkin Patch while riding aboard a historic electric trolley from Johnstown or York Pennsylvania. All children 12 years and under receive a complimentary pumpkin, while supplies last!! Everyone is invited to ride the trolleys as often as they like all day long. Trolleys depart from 10:00 am to 4:15 pm. Admission is $8.00. The museum is located at 430 Meadow Street (PA 994), Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249, which is just west of US 522 in Orbisonia. For more information, please call 814-447-9576, email info@rockhilltrolley.org or visit the museum’s website www.rockhilltrolley.org.

One of the world’s most singular voices, Lila Downs’ poignant storytelling goes beyond borders. Raised in Minnesota and Oaxaca, Mexico, the global superstar’s artistry bridges traditions from across the Americas. Winner of a Grammy and four Latin Grammys, Downs has been influenced by the folk and ranchera music of Mexico and South America, as well as North American folk, jazz, blues, and hip-hop. As a passionate human-rights activist, she often highlights issues in her lyrics that relate to social justice.
“The Mexican American singer has a stunning voice, a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots,” writes a Los Angeles Times reviewer. “Ms. Downs has multiple voices, from an airborne near-falsetto down to a forthright alto and a sultry, emotive contralto,” adds a writer for The New York Times.
An NPR reporter describes Downs’ June 2017 release — Salón, Lágrimas y Deseo — as “a mix of traditional Mexican genres with a feminist beat.”
“On 2015’s Latin Grammy-winning Balas y Chocolat, Lila Downs delivered an album of folk songs and originals that juxtaposed modern Mexico with its rich history,” writes a reviewer for AllMusic.com. “Its songs highlighted the impact of the drug war, environmental devastation, and the widening rift between economic classes in Mexico. Downs believes an artist’s role is not only to create but to be an activist. Salón, Lágrimas y Deseo is in many ways an extension of Balas y Chocolat, though its emphasis is different. Here Downs employs classic and original songs to deliver a feminist manifesto … .”
Downs has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious festivals and venues, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Hollywood Bowl. She sang at the White House and on the telecast of the seventy-fifth Academy Awards.
“Fluency in Spanish isn’t necessary to understand Lila Downs’ shape-shifting voice,” writes a critic for the Associated Press. “It transcends language, carrying pure emotion. Downs moves from operatic stylings to rap and everything in between, with both artistic exploration and pop sensibility.”
Artistic Viewpoints will not be offered before this performance. Instead, plans are being made for an alternative that focuses on the singer's native Mexico and the many cultures within it.

AccuWeather in State College is collecting items to shop to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Visit accuweather.com for a list of needed items such as canned food, over the counter medicines and bottled water and much more. Bring them to AccuWeather, 385 Science Park Road.before October 25 when shipping container will leave the premises and head for Puerto Rico, where AccuWeather employees will aid with distribution.
MEDIA COLLECTION EVENT MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 - 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Cyber-attacks targeting businesses with fewer than 250 employees have steadily increased over the last five years, according to the cybersecurity firm Symantec. In 2015, 43 percent of all attacks targeted small businesses, up from 34 percent the previous year. Research by the National Cyber Security Alliance indicates that within six months of a cyber-attack, 60 percent of small companies go out of business. Cyber threats are becoming more difficult to anticipate and control just as businesses are becoming more dependent on digital resources such as the web, social media, and eCommerce. In addition, new frontiers, such as cloud computing and bring your own device (BYOD), increase complexity.
Increasing cybersecurity begins with an awareness that obscurity is no longer a feasible defense to advanced techniques, such as watering hole attacks, spear-phishing, and ransomware. This seminar will use case-based learning and scenarios to increase awareness of cybersecurity threats, as well as provide tips and recommendations to reduce vulnerability.

Eisenhower Auditorium - University Park
Getting away with murder can be so much fun. And there’s no better proof than the knock-’em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Musical—A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER.
Coming direct from New York City, where a most gentlemanly NPR critic says he’s “never laughed so hard at a Broadway musical,” GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by—you guessed it—eliminating the eight pesky relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way.
All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance—and be done in time for tea.
The Hollywood Reporter raves, “GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE restores our faith in musical comedy.” The New York Times cheers, “It will lift the hearts of all those who’ve been pining for what sometimes seems a lost art form.”

The Indiana Social Center, located at 1001 Oak Street, Indiana, will be hosting a Fall Craft & Vendor Show & Basket Raffle, on Saturday, October 21st from 9 am until 3 pm. Food will also be available on site for purchase.
If interested in participating in the show as a vendor, you must contact Lori Sarver at (724) 465-2697 for an official application and instructional letter.
If you plan to attend the Craft Show, mark your calendar and plan to attend. There will be something for everyone.

Dawn Upshaw, a five-time Grammy Award-winning soprano, and Gilbert Kalish, a celebrated pianist and her frequent collaborator, join forces with So Percussion, a quartet at the forefront of American musical culture.
The program features a new work, written for these artists and co-commissioned by the Center for the Performing Arts, by composer Caroline Shaw, who performed with Roomful of Teeth last season at Schwab Auditorium. The program also includes George Crumb’s song cycle The Winds of Destiny, which recasts nine songs and spirituals from the Civil War era as dramatic monologues. Both Shaw and Crumb are Pulitzer Prize winners.
Upshaw enjoys international celebrity as a singer of opera and concert repertoire ranging from the sacred works of J. S. Bach to the freshest sounds of today. Her ability to reach to the heart of music and text has gained her the devotion of a diverse audience. Upshaw’s most recent Grammy, in 2014, was for Best Classical Vocal Solo for Maria Schneider’s Winter Morning Walks.
Kalish, pianist of the Boston Symphony Chamber Players for three decades, has a discography of more than 100 recordings embracing both classical and contemporary repertoire. A distinguished professor at the State University of New York Stony Brook, Kalish has been an artist of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 2006.
So Percussion is a flexible, omnivorous entity. A writer for The New Yorker describes the music of Eric Cha-Beach, Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, and Jason Treuting as an “exhilarating blend of precision and anarchy, rigor and bedlam.” The quartet’s adventurous spirit was passed down from composers like John Cage and Steve Reich, plus pioneering ensembles such as Kronos Quartet and Nexus Percussion. The ensemble’s career includes more than twenty albums, tours throughout America and the world, an array of collaborative projects, several educational programs, and a steady output of original works.
Artistic Viewpoints will not be offered before this performance. Shaw and some of the performers are scheduled to engage with the audience after the concert.

One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome, well-behaved, utterly normal young couple in love — innocently set out to visit an old professor. Unfortunately for them, this night out is destined to be one they will never forget. A thunderstorm and a flat-tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an alien, transvestite scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank’ N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget.
This is a fundraiser for CAST, raising money for a new roof.
This production is intended for mature audiences.

One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome, well-behaved, utterly normal young couple in love — innocently set out to visit an old professor. Unfortunately for them, this night out is destined to be one they will never forget. A thunderstorm and a flat-tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an alien, transvestite scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank’ N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget.
This is a fundraiser for CAST, raising money for a new roof.
This production is intended for mature audiences.

ATTENTION: SUCCESS-ORIENTED BUSINESS OWNERS
Here’s How to Make Your Business Grow in Any Economy!
Do you want to make more money? Do you want control of your time? Do you want to find and keep good people on your team?
At 6 Steps to a Better Business, you can learn how to:
• work ON your business instead of IN your business
• turn your advertising and marketing into an investment instead of an expense
• leverage your time to maximize efficiency and profits
• recruit, motivate, educate, and retain exceptional employees
Come to this workshop and you’ll learn all of these things and more. Don’t you owe it to yourself to invest some of your time learning how your business can reach its full potential? Of course you do.
Presented by Master Business Coach Ken Sevick, ActionCOACH Business Coaching

Eisenhower Auditorium - Center for the Performing Arts
Two of Philadelphia’s most spectacular movement companies come together to communicate social and political ideas through hip-hop and contemporary dance in Straight Outta Philly.
“The evening had a wonderful flow,” writes a reviewer for The Philadelphia Tribune, “alternating between the hardcore, mind-blowing pace of the street dancers, to the controlled emotion and dynamic precision of the contemporary artists … . For the shared experience of the pure joy of dance, it doesn’t get any better than Philadanco and Rennie Harris Puremovement.”
Nuttin’ But a Word!!!, choreographed by Harris and performed by his company, takes its title from an African-American expression about someone’s words being hollow.
A Movement for Five, choreographed by Dawn Marie Bazemore and performed by Philadanco, was inspired by the case of five New York City boys wrongly accused of a serious crime.
A Day in the Life, created by Harris and performed by two male dancers, is excerpted from a suite of works suggested by the choreographer’s “personal abuse and my current and past state of consciousness politically, socially, and economically.”
Folded Prism, choreographed by Thang Dao, finds Philadanco evoking “a dreamlike state where the dancers seemed to move as flawless, pristine bodies,” observes a critic for The Dance Journal.
The companies unite for the finale, Philadelphia Experiment, choreographed by Harris and danced before a backdrop of images reflecting the history and energy of the City of Brotherly Love.
“Philadelphia Experiment offered both a celebration of Philadelphia’s culture and a defiant stand against its social shortcomings,” notes the Journal writer. “… With the supremely talented, highly trained contemporary dancers out of their theatrical garb and dancing side-by-side with RHPM’s hip-hop dancers, it was impossible not to compare and contrast,” writes the Tribune critic. “While the street dancers danced ‘down in the floor’ with total abandon, the contemporary dancers instinctively ‘pulled up’ and made it look pretty. It was an interesting juxtaposition, and watching them ‘battle’ was absolutely thrilling.”

One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome, well-behaved, utterly normal young couple in love — innocently set out to visit an old professor. Unfortunately for them, this night out is destined to be one they will never forget. A thunderstorm and a flat-tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an alien, transvestite scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank’ N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget.
This is a fundraiser for CAST, raising money for a new roof.
This production is intended for mature audiences.

Shade Mountain Natural’s purpose in providing this course is to give basic knowledge of essential oils. Attendees will gain an understanding of how essential oils work in the body and the benefits of using essential oils. We will discuss common methods of use with a goal of equipping individuals in the safe use of essential oils. The class is finished off with a make and take! We will help you create a custom inhaler using Shade Mountain oils.
Class given by Tamela Hetrick or Stephanie Rhoades, both are Certified Aromatherapists
$15 charge for event

October 28 – Inside the Belly of the Beast - Take a private tour of the inside and outside of the Pennsylvania Military Museum by joining one of our educators for a never before look behind-the-curtain of how the museum operates and its history. Tour will include the gallery space, collections & holdings, historical vehicle building and staff only areas. Tour begins in the museum theatre. Seating is limited; Reservations required. 2:00 p.m. The tour lasts two hours Admission To Event: $15.00 ($5.00 with museum membership) Email pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com for reservations. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, 51 Boal Ave, 16827

October 28 – Inside the Belly of the Beast - Take a private tour of the inside and outside of the Pennsylvania Military Museum by joining one of our educators for a never before look behind-the-curtain of how the museum operates and its history. Tour will include the gallery space, collections & holdings, historical vehicle building and staff only areas. Tour begins in the museum theatre. Seating is limited; Reservations required. 2:00 p.m. The tour lasts two hours Admission To Event: $15.00 ($5.00 with museum membership) Email pmmfriendsbusmgr@gmail.com for reservations. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Saturday, October 28, 2017 4:30pm to 6:30pm
In celebration of Reformation 500 and in order to help with Hurricane Relief in
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Florida and Texas, we are holding a German dinner
with Roast Pork, Sauerkraut, Green Beans, Dessert and Drinks. Join us for fellowship, good food, and a chance to help citizens of our country/our brothers and sisters in Christ. While the meal is free, a Free Will Offering will be taken to help with Hurricane Relief.
Hosted by St John Lutheran Bellefonte PA Saturday October 28, 2017
216 N McAllister St 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Call (814) 355-4679
lutheranstjohn@yahoo.com
Pastor Will Osman

One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome, well-behaved, utterly normal young couple in love — innocently set out to visit an old professor. Unfortunately for them, this night out is destined to be one they will never forget. A thunderstorm and a flat-tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an alien, transvestite scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank’ N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget.
This is a fundraiser for CAST, raising money for a new roof.
This production is intended for mature audiences.

Class at the Barn at Lemon making craft beer.
This month’s all grain beer might sound a little strange, but we’re all about experimenting with seasonal ingredients. Our Sun-Dried Tomato Dark Strong starts with a carmely base from the dark malts, hints of dark fruit and raisin but finishes with a subtle tomato earthiness and sweetness. The dried cherry tomatoes retain a lot of their percieved sweetness and become raisiny and prune-like when dried, the same way grapes do when dried. This flavor should blend perfectly with our Flander’s golden ale yeast strain. Come join us in brewing a truly unique beer and help bottle our experimental Milkshake IPA from last month’s brew.

Michael Facciani with Jeff Stice- Songs and Legends of the Ghost Riders
Sunday, October 29, 2017 – 3:00 p.m.
Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 269-7200 or 1-800-846-2787
www.upjarts.org
Premium: $22; Regular: $22
“Songs & Legends of The Ghost Riders” is a musical production that will visit the “Death Valley Days” of music! Ride into the past and experience some of the greatest songs of all time! Johnstown native, Michael Facciani, whose voice has been compared to Robert Goulet, returns for his fourth performance along with special guest and Gospel Music Hall of Fame pianist, Jeff Stice.

One fateful night, Brad Majors and his fiancée, Janet Weiss — a wholesome, well-behaved, utterly normal young couple in love — innocently set out to visit an old professor. Unfortunately for them, this night out is destined to be one they will never forget. A thunderstorm and a flat-tire force them to seek help at the castle of Dr. Frank ’N’ Furter, an alien, transvestite scientist with a manic genius and insatiable libido. Brad, Janet, and Frank’ N’ Furter’s cohorts are swept up into the scientist’s latest experiment. The night’s misadventures will cause Brad and Janet to question everything they’ve known about themselves, each other, love, and lust. A loving homage to the classic B sci-fi film and horror genres with an irresistible rock’n’roll score, The Rocky Horror Show is a hilarious, wild ride that no audience will soon forget.
This is a fundraiser for CAST, raising money for a new roof.
This production is intended for mature audiences.

Eisenhower Auditorium - Center for the Performing Arts
814-863-0255
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma will appear at Penn State for only the third time when he performs in concert with pianist Kathryn Stott. Ma, whose career is defined by an insatiable desire to find musical connections across cultures, and Stott, a fixture on the international music scene for decades, have performed together for more than thirty years. Their collaborations include two Grammy Award-winning albums, Obrigado Brazil and Obrigado Brazil–Live in Concert. The pair’s most recent album is 2015’s Songs from the Arc of Life.
“When it comes to artistic partnerships, there’s a lot to be said for the fireworks of musicians joining together for the first time,” writes an NPR critic. “But there’s another kind of collaboration that can yield profound pleasure: a recording with two artists who know each other deeply, in a relationship that has unfolded over years and even decades. That’s the case with world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott, who have been playing together since 1984. Over those many years, they’ve developed a wonderfully warm and mutually responsive musical partnership that has blossomed in performances that are both generous and incisive.”
Ma’s discography includes more than 100 albums. Eighteen have earned Grammys. His most recent, Bach Trios, came out in May and is a collaboration with bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolinist Chris Thile. Sing Me Home, his 2016 recording with the Silk Road Ensemble, is a companion to the documentary film The Music of Strangers.
Stott has performed globally as a soloist and a chamber musician since 1978, when she was a prize winner at the Leeds International Piano Competition. She is an exponent of tango and other Latin dance music. Her most recent solo release, Solitaires, explores French works for piano. She was recently appointed artistic director of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music.
Artistic Viewpoints will not be offered before this performance.

Visit "Green"er Acres Farm in Claysburg as part of the PA Veteran Farm Trail Saturday, November 4th. Meet those who have served our nation and continue to serve, growing food and fiber. Local Army Veteran and farmer Cathie Dibert welcomes guests to "Green"er Acres during the Trail from 9 am to 5 pm. Learn more and download a Trail map at https://www.troopstotractors.org/

November 04 – Military Movie Mayhem – Visit the museum for a movie day! Two titles will be shown exhibiting the US Military over time. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Have you always had a dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to start? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
Sponsored by SCORE, SPE Federal Credit Union, Penn State Learning Factory, and Jersey Shore State Bank.

Eisenhower Auditorium – Center for the Performing Arts
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, a Latin jazz big band led by pianist Oscar Hernández, sets the standard for authentic New York City-style salsa dura (hard salsa). Featuring an ensemble of thirteen world-class musicians and vocalists, the orchestra performs a musically precise, fresh, and exciting take on salsa.
“The best thing at the Newport Jazz Festival was the Spanish Harlem Orchestra,” raves a critic for The New York Times. “They make you get up and dance, tap into the good-natured, communal spirit characteristic of salsa at its timeless best,” writes a Los Angeles Times reviewer.
SHO, as the band is known to its fans, is dedicated to the sounds of the barrio. Its music is characterized by the raw, organic, and vintage soul of the genre.
The band’s fifth album, Spanish Harlem Orchestra (2017), features guests Chick Corea and Joe Lovano. Each of the band’s previous recordings earned a Grammy nomination, with wins for Across 110th Street (2004) and United We Swing (2007).
“Spanish Harlem Orchestra will be a bounty for both wallflowers and hipshakers,” writes a reporter for Time Out New York.

Karthaus Volunteer Fire Company invites you to the 4th Annual Free Turkey Dinner at the Karthaus Fire Hill
November 11th, 2017 from 4pm - 7pm
Pie and Cake Auction
Door Prizes X3
50/50
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Proudly Serving the Community for 69 Years.

Times:

4:00PM - 7:00PM

Sultans of String at Richland Performing Arts Center

Dates:

Sunday, November 12, 2017

Title:

Sultans of String at Richland Performing Arts Center

Description:

3 Time JUNO nominees/Billboard charting Sultans of String are touring across the US for their milestone 10th Anniversary Celebration. Don't miss them on Sunday, November 12th as they perform at the Richland Performing Arts Center. Joining them on stage for a feast of raucous reels, ragas ‘n’ rumbas is special guest/sitar master Anwar Khurshid whose music is featured in the Oscar winning Life of Pi.
Where: Richland Performing Arts Center
When: Sunday, November 12th at 7pm
Cost: $10

November 18 – KIDS DAY IV: Dress Up and Discover!! - The last of four events where kids of all ages get to try on the field gear and head gear from the museum education collection. Visit education stations in the galleries for more fun discoveries throughout the day. Regular Admission Rates Apply; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY MUSEUM, Centre County 16827

Times:

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Make & take: Christmas bath melts

Dates:

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Title:

Make & take: Christmas bath melts

Description:

A perfect Christmas gift! Come join Shade Mountain Naturals as we create Milk and Honey Bath Melts. Drop one of these bath melts in your bath and it will melt to create a luxurious moisturizing bath. Great for the most sensitive skin. 100% natural and vegan ingredients include mango butter, sweet almond oil, milk and honey! You will create at least 20 bath melts that we will package into four adorable Christmas gifts! PERFECT!
2 hour class including all supplies, packaging and recipe: $40

Come visit the Rockhill Trolley Museum and enjoy a night time ride aboard a historic electric trolley car while viewing the lighted holiday displays and singing carols along the way. The Polar Bear Express will operate Rain, Snow, or Shine. Trolleys will depart from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children. Those 2 and under will ride FREE. The museum is located at 430 Meadow Street (PA 994), Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249, which is just west of US 522 in Orbisonia. For more information, please call 814-447-9576, email info@rockhilltrolley.org or visit the museum’s website www.rockhilltrolley.org.